China's Economic Struggles Denting Its Global Standing
• Public perceptions of China have remained positive despite recent negative economic and financial news from the country. This will likely change as more people become aware of China's challenges.
• Respondents still expect China to rival or surpass the US in global influence and economic strength in the next 5 years, although recent trends make this less likely.
• Europeans have an increasingly negative view of China's economic intentions, seeing the country more as a competitor or rival than a partner.
• Negative opinions of China are higher in the US and Western Europe compared to other regions surveyed. Both regions advocate taking a tougher stance with Beijing.
• As China's economic troubles persist, global awareness of its problems will increase, likely leading to more negative perceptions and views of China as less likely to gain influence as quickly.