In Japan, Sweden, Australia, South Korea and the United States unfavourable views of China are currently at near historical highs, the study showed. Every four in 10 respondents from the US and Canada held a highly negative view of China. In the Asia Pacific, Japan, South Korea and Australia all the respondents displayed lack of confidence in Xi’s way of working. Japanese respondents share strongest distrust for Xi Jinping as 80% of the respondents view his handling of international affairs negatively. At least two-thirds or more feel the same in South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan.

Source: Hindustan Times July 02, 2021 18:22 UTC