Singapore-based residents have more favourable views of China compared to the U.S. (73 points versus 39 points) according to the latest Pew Research..

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Singaporeans have more favourable views of China compared to the U.S. (73 points versus 39 points according to the latest Pew Research Center poll)​

Discussion

To be clear, the low score given for the U.S. is entirely predictable. It’s the high score given for China which is interesting.

What is the reason for such a large gap? TikTok? BYD cars? DeepSeek? Affordable Chinese brands? More frequent trips to China which debunk stereotypes Singaporeans have about Mainlanders?

Original report available here: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/07/15/views-of-china-and-xi-are-improving-globally/

EDIT:

The title should more accurately start with “Singapore-based residents.