Global Surveys Show China More Popular Than US as Trump-Era Goodwill Erodes

According to an opinion piece from the South China Morning Post, recent global surveys show that China has surpassed the United States in popularity in many countries. The article suggests that this change is less about an increase in fondness for China and more about a backlash against the US during Donald Trump's presidency. The US is seen as losing goodwill globally, while China still needs to establish its own credibility to truly connect with people. During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which includes entities representing about 40 percent of the world's population, a joint declaration highlighted significant international dissent against US policies. The article portrays this trend as a rejection of the US rather than an endorsement of China.