A new global survey suggests that under Donald Trump's presidency, China is increasingly viewed as a rising power that the US can no longer stop. The 21-country survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) found that 63% of respondents worldwide expected China to surpass the US in influence over the next decade.
Contrary to Trump's "Make America Great Again" agenda, which prioritized a nation-first approach, most Europeans see the US as an unreliable ally and are increasingly supportive of rearmament. Russians now view the EU as more of an enemy than the US, while Ukrainians look more to Brussels for support than Washington.
The survey also showed that few people were concerned about China's growing influence, with only 54% in the US viewing it as a rival or adversary, compared to majorities in Ukraine and South Korea. In fact, many countries expect their relationship with China to strengthen.
Meanwhile, perceptions of American influence have declined across almost all the surveyed countries, except for India, where a majority still views the US as an ally sharing its values and interests. The EU view of the US has also changed dramatically, with only 16% now considering it an ally, while 20% see it as either a rival or an enemy.
The survey suggests that Trump's policies are inadvertently helping to boost China's influence, particularly through his decision to intervene in Venezuela and his territorial ambitions in Greenland. The authors of the report warn that European leaders must be "realistic and daring" in their response to the changing global landscape, finding new ways to become a pole in the world rather than disappearing among others.
The findings are concerning for the US's position on the world stage, as many Europeans now see it as an unreliable ally. The survey suggests that the world is moving away from a unipolar order dominated by the US and towards a multipolar world where China is increasingly viewed as a major power.
Contrary to Trump's "Make America Great Again" agenda, which prioritized a nation-first approach, most Europeans see the US as an unreliable ally and are increasingly supportive of rearmament. Russians now view the EU as more of an enemy than the US, while Ukrainians look more to Brussels for support than Washington.
The survey also showed that few people were concerned about China's growing influence, with only 54% in the US viewing it as a rival or adversary, compared to majorities in Ukraine and South Korea. In fact, many countries expect their relationship with China to strengthen.
Meanwhile, perceptions of American influence have declined across almost all the surveyed countries, except for India, where a majority still views the US as an ally sharing its values and interests. The EU view of the US has also changed dramatically, with only 16% now considering it an ally, while 20% see it as either a rival or an enemy.
The survey suggests that Trump's policies are inadvertently helping to boost China's influence, particularly through his decision to intervene in Venezuela and his territorial ambitions in Greenland. The authors of the report warn that European leaders must be "realistic and daring" in their response to the changing global landscape, finding new ways to become a pole in the world rather than disappearing among others.
The findings are concerning for the US's position on the world stage, as many Europeans now see it as an unreliable ally. The survey suggests that the world is moving away from a unipolar order dominated by the US and towards a multipolar world where China is increasingly viewed as a major power.
china's influence has been creeping up on everyone and now people are finally realizing that the US isn't as invincible as we thought 
i mean trump's "make america great again" was all about America being number one and now it's like we're number two or something 
and it's not just europe too, like south korea and ukraine they're all over china like how much influence does china have lol 63% of people think china will surpass the US by the next decade? that's wild 
i wish america would take action and figure out what we're doing wrong but i guess that's easier said than done 
. honestly can't say I blame them, we haven't exactly been the most reliable ally lately...
i mean trump's policies were all about making america great again but it seems like he was actually helping china grow stronger instead 
especially with him messing with venezuela and trying to take over greenland 
eu leaders need to step up their game and find new ways to stay relevant in the world, cant just sit back and watch us decline 
... china's influence is definitely on the rise, but can we really rely on their intentions? all these countries see us as unreliable, like we're more worried about our own issues than what's going down globally 
. there's still value in our values and interests, even if others aren't seeing it that way 
. we can't just sit back and watch china take over everything 
... gotta keep pushing forward and finding ways to stay relevant 
This survey is like a mirror held up to Trump's America 
. What's worse, most Europeans don't even think China is a rival or adversary, but just someone to deal with! That's not how global politics works - you gotta be a player or get left behind. And India, where values and interests align, still sees us as an ally... that's the kind of partnership we need more of, not less 
. The US needs a new agenda, one that puts collaboration over 'America First'. Otherwise, we're just gonna keep losing ground to China, and no one likes playing second fiddle 
. If Europe & other countries are starting to view the US as an unreliable ally, it's gonna be tough for us to maintain our global influence 
. China's rising power is no joke 
, and if we don't adapt quickly, we risk getting left behind 
. #GlobalChaos #USInfluence #ChinaRising
It's time for them to rethink their strategy.
I'm literally freaking out over here... Like what even is going on with our so-called "leader"?! 
And don't even get me started on Ukraine... I feel so bad for those guys, but we're just supposed to sit back and let Russia walk all over them? 
It's like, hello, someone needs to step up and take charge around here. The EU is basically taking our place as the dominant world power, and China is just getting more and more powerful. 
! I mean, it's no surprise that China's on the rise 
. It's all about finding new allies and being proactive instead of relying on the old US model 
. China's influence is real 
. Maybe we should just accept that multipolarity is where it's at and get ready for a world with more players 
? 
. The lack of concern among Europeans regarding China's growing power is particularly telling, highlighting a sense of detachment from the US's traditional role as a global leader 
. It's interesting to note that India remains one of the few countries where the US is still seen as a valued partner 
. The authors' call for European leaders to be "realistic and daring" in their response to this changing landscape is well-timed, as the world is indeed moving away from a unipolar order dominated by the US 
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It's no wonder they're looking at China as a more reliable option.
. I mean, I get that Trump's whole "America First" thing was pretty divisive, but come on. You'd think someone would be like, super concerned about China's growing influence by now.
. This new global survey isn't surprising, but it's still a wake-up call for us to get our act together. I mean, 63% of people worldwide expect China to surpass the US in influence? That's not something we want to be surpassed by, trust me! 
Our "Make America Great Again" agenda was all about putting America first, but it seems like that approach hasn't been working out so well for us. 
. It seems like we're inadvertently helping China's influence grow, which is not good for anyone! 
I think its pretty clear that trump's "America first" approach didnt exactly work out 
. its like, americans are more concerned about what's happening next door than whats going on a few thousand miles away 
. meanwhile, china is making moves and we're still stuck in neutral 
. its not all doom and gloom tho - indias still sees the us as an ally 
and some countries are actually getting closer to china 
. but overall, i think we need to step up our game if we wanna stay relevant on the world stage 
. Like, Ukraine and South Korea have been like "we got this" for ages