U.S. wins global leadership approval over China when a Democrat is president, Gallup analysis shows

Most countries prefer alignment with the U.S. over China when the White House is occupied by a Democrat, according to survey data going back to 2007. A recent report showed that in 2023, nearly half of the world’s countries leaned towards the U.S., while China was favored by only 21% of the countries polled. This preference for the U.S. was particularly evident under Democratic administrations. However, both countries have experienced fluctuations in global favorability in recent years. The upcoming U.S. presidential rematch between Biden and Trump could shape America’s influence over the world.