Views of the United States and China have diverged sharply in parts of the world. Whereas last year negative views of both countries were at or near historic highs, today, positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies while most continue to see China in an unfavorable light, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Part of this shift is related to changes in views of leadership: Confidence in the U.S. president has shot up precipitously since Joe Biden took office, while confidence in President Xi Jinping remains unchanged and near historic lows. CONTINUED
Laura Silver, Pew Research Center
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