Three years ago, only a fraction of the global public held more favorable opinions of China than of the U.S. Today, China and even Russia have a better global image. Key takeaways: The survey’s most striking finding lies in the rapid reversal of global perceptions. In just three years, many countries shifted from viewing the… Continue reading Poll: How the US lost the ‘hearts and minds’ of people worldwide
What explains the attitudes of diasporas toward their ancestral homeland? One answer suggests some pull toward the country of origin (“ancestral homeland”) based on a shared cultural identity. In contrast, another explanation looks at how host country (“contemporary homeland”) politics surrounding the “perpetual foreigners” can push the diaspora toward their ancestral homeland. In this paper,… Continue reading Languages and linkages: Explaining diaspora attitudes toward the ancestral homeland
How do countries worldwide view China? Insights from 2020-2022 public opinion surveys in 54 countries and territories This interactive tracker provides both general and also very granular perspectives regarding global attitudes towards China. The data is taken from unique public opinion surveys conducted in 10 EU countries in 2020 and 43 countries worldwide in 2022… Continue reading Global Views of China Tracker
The economic weekly Trend repeatedly serves as a vehicle for Chinese propaganda. Trend magazine enables the dissemination of Chinese propaganda and disinformation without any journalistic challenge, downplays serious concerns of the European Union over China’s trade practices, and grossly distorts China’s role in the war in Ukraine and its growing assertiveness towards Taiwan. On 1… Continue reading In the service of China’s interests
