China surpasses US in global approval rating by Gallup
China surpasses the US in Gallup's global approval index, with 36% approval versus 31% for the US, based on 2025 data published in April.
According to a Gallup survey published in April this year, but corresponding to each country's performance in 2025, China has surpassed the United States in the global approval rating. International approval of China's management reached 36%, while that of the North American country fell drastically to 31%. This shift reflects a trend in international perception towards both powers. The data suggests a turn in global public opinion, though further analysis is needed to understand the underlying causes of this variation.