China liegt bei globalen Zustimmungswerten vor den USA

Submission Statement: While neither country commands broad support, China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China’s leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S. China’s five-percentage-point advantage over the U.S. is the widest Gallup has recorded in China’s favor in nearly 20 years. The recent shift reflects a decline in U.S. ratings alongside an increase for China. Median approval of U.S. leadership fell from 39% in 2024 to 31% in 2025, returning to earlier lows, while China’s approval rose from 32% to 36%. At the same time, disapproval of U.S. leadership rose to a record-high 48%, while China’s disapproval rating remained flat at 37%.

I think this reflects the US losing recent ground more than China gaining it. It also seems like expectations play a role countries tend to expect more restraint and consistency from the US so when it falls short it’s judged more harshly than China which is often assumed to act more directly in its own interests.