For the first time, more countries surveyed view China favourably than the US, signalling a major change in global opinion
The survey links the decline largely to Donald Trump's presidency, with confidence in US leadership falling across democracies
Only six countries favour the US over China. Most are US allies, while India's stance reflects its border tensions with China
Several European democracies now see China more favourably, reflecting growing doubts about Washington's global leadership
The US is increasingly seen as less reliable and less committed to protecting freedoms and global stability
Trust in both the US and China remains low, leaving the world with greater geopolitical uncertainty