Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey


United States President Donald Trump’s “America first” agenda is helping to make China great again and ushering in a “truly multipolar world”, according to a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations.

“A year on from Trump’s return, in countries across the globe, many people believe China is on the verge of becoming even more powerful,” the think tank said after surveying 25,949 people from 21 countries, including the US, China, Russia, Britain and Brazil.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes
PREVIEW-Soccer-Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarter-final at Asian Cup
Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (March 12, 2026)
West Asia conflict: Singapore warns of rising electricity prices due to war in the very near future
The govt sounds the alert as Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel
Mideast war risks dramatically deepening Myanmar crisis, says UN expert
Foreign investors threaten legal action against Vietnam over renewables, document says
Global crackdown targets South-East Asia's criminal scam networks
Emerging Markets - Asia stocks slip as oil surge fuels risk aversion; currencies sag

Others Also Read