Most Americans Support Tough Stance Toward China on Human Rights, Economic Issues
Fewer adults have confidence in Joe Biden to handle the U.S.-China relationship than other foreign policy issues.
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Fewer adults have confidence in Joe Biden to handle the U.S.-China relationship than other foreign policy issues.
A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.
Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
A median of 80% across 10 countries now say their country’s economy is faring badly, compared with a median of 72% who said this in 2008-2009.
Our response to the pandemic has included the difficult decision to suspend much of our international survey work until further notice.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.
People in many countries support foreign companies building factories in their own nation. But fewer support foreign firms buying domestic ones.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
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