US viewed more favourably than China in 22 of 24 countries, opening largest margin since 2005: survey

American image has improved markedly under Joe Biden, according to results of annual study by Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre

Yet on technology, China held in reasonably high esteem at 69 per cent favourability, just behind US score of 72 per cent

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The 2023 survey by Pew Research Centre obtained views on the US and China from more than 30,000 respondents across 24 countries.

Published: 2:15am, 7 Nov 2023Updated: 2:31am, 7 Nov 2023

The US is viewed more favourably than China around the world by its widest margin in nearly 20 years, garnering high marks in 22 of 24 surveyed countries, according to the Pew Research Centre on Monday.

The annual study by the Washington-based think tank showed a marked increase in negative views towards Beijing.

For the 2023 edition, researchers interviewed more than 30,000 respondents across 24 countries between February and April.

Historically, global views of the two superpowers have changed in step with American political sentiment. In the final days of the administration of George W Bush, for example, opinions about the US and China ran in parallel.

During the administration of Barack Obama, favourable views of the US rose, while China’s reputation either stagnated or deteriorated. In Donald Trump presidency, positive perceptions of the US declined and perceptions about the two countries were roughly even.

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