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.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
47% of U.S. adults say tensions between China and Taiwan are a very serious problem for the U.S., up 19 points since February 2021.
Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
The Chinese Communist Party is preparing for its 20th National Congress, an event likely to result in an unprecedented third term for President Xi Jinping. Since Xi took office in 2013, opinion of China in the U.S. and other advanced economies has turned more negative. How did it get to be this way?
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.
Amid growing discontent with the state of democracy globally, we asked over 30,000 people what changes would make their democracy work better.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world are still concerned by the threat of global climate change.
The spread of infectious diseases is the top concern in the U.S., UK, Japan and South Korea as global economic concerns grow.
Americans see China as a growing superpower – and increasingly say it is the world’s leading economy.
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