Global Approval Shift: China Leads US in Leadership Support
China's leadership approval rose to 36% in 2025, surpassing the US at 31%. US leadership approval dropped from 39% in 2024 to 31% in 2025. China's approval increased by 4 points, creating the widest gap in nearly 20 years. US disapproval hit 48%, a record high globally. Approval fell by 10 points or more in 44 countries, mainly NATO partners. Half of countries had negative net approval for both powers. Findings predated 2026 events like US withdrawal from 66 organizations and Iran conflict