China's popularity among NATO countries has significantly increased, while the United States' rating has sharply declined.

【New Poll Shows Sharp Rise in Support for China Among NATO Countries, While U.S. Support Plummets】

Brussels time January 15, 2026, a survey conducted by the authoritative polling agency Gallup (U.S.) has revealed the following results:

In 2025, the U.S. support rate among NATO allies dropped by 14 percentage points, reaching 21%. The most significant decline was seen in Germany, with a drop of 39%, and Portugal also saw a decrease of 38%; the highest support for the U.S. was recorded in Poland (68%), Albania (64%) and Romania (36%).

In 2025, support for China in Turkey increased by 21% compared to 2024, and support for China in Spain also increased by 15%; China's support rate in eight NATO countries significantly exceeded that of the U.S.: In Slovenia, Luxembourg, Turkey, Bulgaria, Spain, Montenegro, Iceland and Greece, China led the U.S. by at least 10 percentage points.

At the same time, China's influence in NATO has increased, including its investments in infrastructure in Southern Europe, Central Europe and the Balkans.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854419302842631/

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