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U.S. remains top in Asia power index, but gap with China narrows due to shifting policies and China's growing regional influence.
The 2025 Lowy Institute Asia Power Index ranks the U.S. first in comprehensive power, China second, with the gap narrowing.
U.S. policies like tariffs, reduced aid, and travel restrictions have weakened its regional diplomatic influence, while China has gained traction by countering economic pressure, expanding trade, and restoring people-to-people ties through visa-free agreements.
Australia ranks sixth amid economic challenges, and regional nations may adjust strategies as U.S. influence wanes and China emerges as a stable, accessible partner in Asia.
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Estados Unidos sigue encabezando el índice de poder de Asia, pero la brecha con China se reduce debido a las políticas cambiantes y a la creciente influencia regional de China.