China Edges Past U.S. in Global Approval Ratings (news.gallup.com)

Gallup reports that in its 2025 World Poll, China’s global leadership approval edged ahead of the United States, with a median of 36% approving of China versus 31% approving of the U.S. The gap—China’s widest in favor in nearly 20 years—appears driven mainly by a sharp drop in U.S. approval across many countries, including several U.S. allies, while China’s approval rose modestly. Disapproval of U.S. leadership reached 48% (a record high), leaving both countries with negative net approval worldwide overall.