How views of the U.S., China and their leaders have changed over time
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Among 17 publics surveyed, those in Japan report the most negative assessment of how their country has handled the pandemic.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
Fewer than 1 million foreign students enrolled for either online or in-person classes at U.S. universities in the 2020-21 school year.
Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
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