In East Asia, many people see China’s power and influence as a major threat
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
A median of 70% of adults across 19 countries say children in their country will be worse off than their parents financially when they grow up.
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
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