A new report suggests the global image battle between Washington and Beijing has taken a notable turn as China earns the highest global approval rating over the United States in over two decades.
In a poll conducted by Gallup across 132 countries and territories throughout 2025, China posted a median leadership approval rating of 36%, edging past the United States, which stood at 31%. Gallup said the five-point gap is the widest advantage China has held over the U.S. in nearly two decades.
