2023 Gallup survey shows US global leadership approval higher than China's in 81 out of 133 countries.

According to Gallup's analysis, global approval of the US's leadership is currently higher than China's, though support for both nations has decreased in 2023. The US leads in global leadership approval in 81 out of 133 countries surveyed, while China leads in 52. However, both countries have made long-term gains in certain parts of the world. The Gallup report suggests that the US and China's net approval scores serve as a valuable indicator of their influence and soft power.