Bangladesh, July 17 -- A new global survey by the Pew Research Center suggests that international public opinion is undergoing a significant shift, with China now viewed more favorably than the United States across much of the world. The findings mark a notable change in global sentiment, as Beijing and Chinese President Xi Jinping received higher favorability ratings than Washington and US President Donald Trump in a majority of the countries surveyed.

According to the report, China enjoys a more positive image than the United States in 25 of the 36 countries and territories included in the survey. The results represent the first time in nearly two decades of Pew's global opinion tracking that China has surpassed the US in overall inte...