By more than two-to-one, Americans support U.S. government banning TikTok
Americans support banning TikTok by a more than two-to-one margin, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Laura Clancy
Research Analyst
Laura Clancy is a research analyst focusing on global attitudes research at Pew Research Center.
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Young Adults in Europe Are Critical of the U.S. and China – but for Different Reasons
Focus groups with young adults in France, Germany and the United Kingdom revealed that these young people see the U.S. as the “world’s policeman” with a self-interested history of interventionism, while China is labeled the “world’s factory,” respected for its economic dominance but criticized for its expansionism and human rights violations.
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Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country
India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
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Many countries in Europe get a new government at least every two years
Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
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Far more Americans see U.S. influence on the world stage getting weaker than stronger
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
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Americans differ by party, ideology over the impact of social media on U.S. democracy
74% of Republicans say social media has been more of a bad thing for U.S. democracy, compared with a smaller majority of Democrats (57%).
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Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
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In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
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What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?
Most in advanced economies say voting, taking steps to reduce climate change and getting a COVID-19 vaccine are ways to be a good member of society; fewer say this about attending religious services.
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Few Americans see a third Xi term as a major problem for the U.S.; other concerns about China have grown
Only three-in-ten Americans say it is a very serious problem for the United States if Xi Jinping assumes a third term as China’s leader.
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