global perception of China

China Surpasses US in Global Approval Ratings Per Gallup Poll

It appears that China has now surpassed the United States in terms of global approval ratings, according to a recent Gallup poll. This shift marks a significant change, as China’s median approval rating reached 36 percent in 2025, while the U.S. leadership’s rating dropped to 31 percent, an 8-percentage-point decrease from the previous year. China’s approval had actually seen an increase, rising from 32 percent in 2024, illustrating a positive trend for them.

The disapproval figures are also quite telling. While China’s disapproval rating remained relatively stable at 37 percent, the U.S. leadership’s disapproval hit a record high of 48 percent.… Continue reading