3. Views of China in middle-income countries
Across nine middle-income countries, people generally see investment from China as a good thing because it creates jobs.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Across nine middle-income countries, people generally see investment from China as a good thing because it creates jobs.
Across 25 countries, people increasingly view China as the world’s top economy but generally prioritize economic ties with the U.S.
On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.
People across 25 nations are mostly unfavorable toward China and lack confidence in Xi, but views have improved in some places.
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
Fossil fuels still dominate global electricity, but wind and solar are surging. In 2025, renewables outpaced coal worldwide for the first time, supplying 34% of electricity.
People in many of 25 surveyed nations increasingly see China as the world’s top economic power.
Ahead of this year’s G20 summit, most Americans rate Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy and other members warmly. Sentiment is coldest toward Russia.
Across 24 countries, more people have a positive view of the United States than of China.
A majority of Americans say China is a competitor of the U.S., not an enemy or partner. But more say China poses a top threat than say the same of any other country.
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