US Has Better Global Image Than China, Survey Reveals

The latest survey from the Pew Research Center reveals a stark contrast in the global perception of the United States and China. According to the survey, the U.S. enjoys a significantly more favorable image than China in 35 high-and middle-income countries.

What Happened: Published on Tuesday, the survey results indicate that the U.S. is viewed more positively by over twice as many people in 18 high-income countries, including Poland, Japan, the U.S., and South Korea, compared to China, Bloomberg reported. However, in 17 middle-income countries, the sentiment was evenly divided between the two nations.

This presents both a hurdle and a chance for Beijing, which is working to reduce the U.S.’ global influence and strengthen its connections with Global South countries. Despite a generally positive view of China among middle-income nations, the U.S. still held a slight edge.

In 10 countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Brazil, and Peru, the US was more popular than China, despite China’s recent attempts to build stronger relationships with these nations. Overall, 61% of adults in these countries had a favorable opinion of the US, compared to 56% for China.

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Interestingly, middle-income countries expressed similar confidence in the abilities of President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to handle world affairs. However, the 18 rich countries surveyed viewed China and Xi more negatively.

The survey also showed that China’s economic influence has significantly grown in 11 out of 15 countries, including Brazil, India, Kenya, and Argentina. However, views on whether this change was positive varied among nations.

Why It Matters: Earlier this year, a survey revealed Southeast Asian nations favoring China over the US as their primary alignment choice, indicating a shift in geopolitical dynamics. However, the recent Pew survey suggests that the US still maintains a favorable image globally.

The escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, as criticized by American economist Jeffrey Sachs, can be attributed to the U.S.'s anxiety over losing its global dominance. Sachs pointed out that the U.S.'s attempts to "contain" China have led to increased global tensions.

Moreover, the U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, accused Beijing of actively sabotaging diplomatic relations between the two nations, despite an agreement to enhance engagement between ordinary Chinese and American citizens.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari