China’s international image remains broadly negative as views of the U.S. rebound
Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.
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Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.
About nine-in-ten U.S. adults (91%) say they have heard little (46%) or nothing at all (45%) about the diplomatic boycott of the Olympics.
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.
Unfavorable views of China also hover near historic highs in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed.
Here are recent findings about Americans’ views of the diplomatic boycott and how people in the U.S. and around the world see China.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic groups.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
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