# Global favorability shifts as China surpasses US in Pew survey

A Pew Research Center study finds that in many countries, more people now view China favorably than the United States, a reversal from previous years. The shift reflects changing perceptions of global leadership and influence. This matters for international relations and soft power competition.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd959q11g54o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:02:41 GMT