Americans view China more positively than Russia, Pew report finds

Key facts

• Americans rated China 37 out of 100, and Russia 27 out of 100.
• Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s.
• The survey was conducted from September 14-20, 2026, with 5,193 adults.

As the United States prepares to host the G20 summit in December, Americans' views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favorably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to a Pew Research Center report released on Friday. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. The survey, conducted from September 14 to 20, 2026, involved 5,193 adults from the Center’s American Trends Panel.