A recent global survey has revealed that China is perceived by much of the world as being on the rise under President Donald Trump's leadership. In contrast, the United States is seen as less influential and more distant from its allies, particularly in Europe.
The survey, conducted across 21 countries including the US, China, India, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea, found that majorities in almost every country surveyed expected China's global influence to grow over the next decade. This trend is most pronounced in European countries, where many citizens view China as a necessary partner or an ally.
In contrast, views on the US are more mixed, with only India maintaining a majority who see the country as an ally and a shared value system. Elsewhere, perceptions of America have declined significantly, with many Europeans now seeing the US as either a rival or an enemy.
The survey also found that Trump's re-election is viewed unfavorably by many Americans and citizens in other countries, with only 16% of EU citizens considering the US to be an ally. The shift in perception has been driven largely by Trump's "America First" approach, which prioritizes national interests over international cooperation.
The authors of the report suggest that this new reality is one in which the US is no longer seen as a leader but rather as a challenger to China's rising influence. They argue that European leaders must be more realistic and take bold action to ensure their countries' survival in a rapidly changing world.
Key findings of the survey include:
- 54% of respondents in the US expected China to soon lead the world in electric vehicles and renewable energies
- Few Europeans expressed concern about China's growing influence, with many instead viewing it as an opportunity for growth and cooperation
- The status of the US as an ally has declined across almost all countries surveyed, except in India where a majority still see the country as an ally
- Expectations of Trump himself have fallen significantly, with fewer people seeing his re-election as good for their own countries or the world.
The survey, conducted across 21 countries including the US, China, India, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea, found that majorities in almost every country surveyed expected China's global influence to grow over the next decade. This trend is most pronounced in European countries, where many citizens view China as a necessary partner or an ally.
In contrast, views on the US are more mixed, with only India maintaining a majority who see the country as an ally and a shared value system. Elsewhere, perceptions of America have declined significantly, with many Europeans now seeing the US as either a rival or an enemy.
The survey also found that Trump's re-election is viewed unfavorably by many Americans and citizens in other countries, with only 16% of EU citizens considering the US to be an ally. The shift in perception has been driven largely by Trump's "America First" approach, which prioritizes national interests over international cooperation.
The authors of the report suggest that this new reality is one in which the US is no longer seen as a leader but rather as a challenger to China's rising influence. They argue that European leaders must be more realistic and take bold action to ensure their countries' survival in a rapidly changing world.
Key findings of the survey include:
- 54% of respondents in the US expected China to soon lead the world in electric vehicles and renewable energies
- Few Europeans expressed concern about China's growing influence, with many instead viewing it as an opportunity for growth and cooperation
- The status of the US as an ally has declined across almost all countries surveyed, except in India where a majority still see the country as an ally
- Expectations of Trump himself have fallen significantly, with fewer people seeing his re-election as good for their own countries or the world.
. It seems like the US is stepping back from its role as a leader and China is filling that gap 
. I've got kids who are interested in business and international relations, and it's scary to think about how this could affect their future career prospects 
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. But at the same time, I don't want us to become complacent and forget what it means to be a global leader 
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. My kids need to understand that the world is changing fast and we need to be prepared for it 
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. The US has been feeling pretty isolated lately, and it's easy to see why China is seen as a rising power 
. Trump's "America First" approach just hasn't resonated with people worldwide, especially in Europe 
. It's like he's pulling the US back into a bubble of isolationism instead of engaging with the rest of the world. 
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. I don't think it's surprising that people would see him re-election as bad news for their own countries or the world... he just hasn't had a lot of success on the global stage 
! They can't just sit back and wait for China to overtake them – they need to be proactive about building relationships and trade agreements with other countries. That way, they can stay ahead of the curve and avoid being left behind 
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china seems like it's rising to the top and the US is kinda... fading into the background 
meanwhile europe is all about that china partnership life 
i'm not surprised tho tbh, trump's been saying crazy things for years and people have finally caught on 
it's cool that more people see china as an ally now instead of a rival 
. Like, who would've thought that Americans wouldn't be all about "America First" and just... not care about what other countries think anymore? 
And those Europeans are so chill about it too - I mean, I get why they want to cooperate with China for the sake of growth and stability, but still... 
but more so because it shows how quickly perceptions can shift when a leader takes an "America First" approach. 16% of EU citizens consider the US an ally? That's a big drop from what I'd expect. And it's not just Europe, either - even India, which used to be super pro-US, is now more nuanced in its views. It makes me wonder if we're gonna see a whole new global dynamic unfold. The thing that worries me the most is how realistic European leaders are being about China's rise... they need to take bold action to protect their countries' interests. 
. Trump's "America First" approach was always gonna backfire, now it looks like he's actually succeeded in making us look like the enemy 
. I mean, what's going on in Europe? Are they all just gonna sit back and let China take over? 
. I mean, Trump's "America First" approach didn't exactly help, did it? 
. And Americans don't even think he's gonna be re-elected, 16% EU citizens still consider US an ally tho 
. European leaders need to step up their game, can't just sit back and let China take over 
. We should've invested more in renewable energies and tech, now it's too late 
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. Anyway, this means we gotta watch out for China's electric vehicle and renewable energy lead... no pressure, right? 
Meanwhile, others are just sitting there like "huh?" 
It's a bit of a dark day for America, with many Europeans viewing the US as a rival or enemy 
I'm not surprised, though - his policies have been kinda divisive. The good news is that some countries are seeing China as a necessary partner or ally, which could lead to some cool cooperation 
i feel like we should be worried but also kinda proud that china is taking the lead on some of these issues. europeans just wanna cooperate and grow with china and stuff, its cool to see them being real about it 
China's on the rise and it's like, no one's stopping them 
I mean, can't he just unite America or something? 
. And let's be real, Donald Trump's "America First" approach is just code for "we don't want to play nice with anyone anymore" 
. We can't just sit back and watch as the world passes us by