More people view the U.S. positively than China across 35 surveyed countries
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
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A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
About eight-in-ten Americans report an unfavorable view of China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping receives similarly negative ratings.
The most common kinds of government restrictions on religion in 2021 included harassment of religious groups and interference in worship.
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
The U.S. Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023.
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
Between 2010 and 2018, the share of Chinese adults who identify with Christianity remained stable at about 2%.
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
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