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
Matt Underwood 
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