Most people in advanced economies think their own government respects personal freedoms
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.
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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.
Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic groups.
Most Americans see little ability for the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change policy or combating the spread of infectious disease. A majority of Americans continue to view the China-Russia partnership as a very serious problem for the U.S.
Large majorities in most of the 19 countries surveyed have negative views of China, but relatively few say bilateral relations are bad.
Americans expect China’s international reputation will suffer because of how the country has handled the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.
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