Negative views of both U.S. and China abound across advanced economies amid COVID-19
Few in 14 advanced countries have confidence in either Xi or Trump, and many are critical of how both countries have handled the coronavirus outbreak.
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Few in 14 advanced countries have confidence in either Xi or Trump, and many are critical of how both countries have handled the coronavirus outbreak.
Across 14 advanced nations, a median of 61% say China has done a bad job in handling the coronavirus outbreak. And at least seven-in-ten in each of these countries have little or no confidence in President Xi Jinping.
A median of 75% across 14 surveyed countries say they have confidence in German Chancellor Angela Merkel to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Americans are much more likely than Germans to see U.S. bases in Germany as important for their country’s national security.
Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.
President Trump’s name is the most frequently mentioned word among Canadians. Mexicans more often cite words related to economics.
Across six Asia-Pacific nations, a median of 64% have favorable views of the U.S. Many among Asian publics name the U.S. as their top ally.
72% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that Russia or other foreign governments will try to influence the November 2020 election.
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