Global Shift: Confidence in China’s Xi Jinping Surpasses US’s Trump, Pew Study Reveals

A recent Pew study indicates a global shift in confidence, with more people favoring China's Xi Jinping over the US's Donald Trump.

Editorial Desk

July 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A recent survey by the US think tank Pew Research Center indicates a notable shift in global confidence, with more people around the world now expressing greater confidence in China’s President Xi Jinping than in former US President Donald Trump.

The Pew Research Center’s findings suggest a changing perception of global leadership, with Xi Jinping receiving higher levels of confidence compared to Trump. This trend is evident across various regions — and demographics surveyed.

“There’s more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump,” the Pew study indicates. The results highlight a significant divergence in international perceptions of the two leaders, reflecting broader geopolitical shifts.

This development comes amid increasing global tensions — and changing alliances. The survey results underscore the complex dynamics at play in international relations, where public sentiment can significantly influence diplomatic and economic interactions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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