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Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report

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Li, H. (2026, October 16). Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371213/americans-see-china-more-positively-russia-both-near-bottom-g20-pew-report?utm_source=rss_feed

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A recent Pew report indicates that while Americans hold a colder view towards Russia compared to China, both countries are near the bottom in terms of global approval among G20 nations. The study reveals that 51% of Americans have a "very cold view" of Russia, which is notably higher than the percentage for China, though opinions on China remain predominantly negative as well.

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A recent Pew report indicates that Americans hold a more negative but slightly less "icy" view towards China compared to their especially cold perception of Russia, placing both countries near the bottom of G20 rankings in terms of international opinion. According to the study, 51% of Americans have a very cold view of Russia, while about one-third express a similar sentiment toward China. The report underscores the significant disparity in public attitudes towards these two nations among Americans, with Russia receiving notably colder ratings than China.

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