U.S. loses its spot to China as Southeast Asia’s most favored ally, survey shows

CNBC

Center

Mixed Factuality

Individual: Roberts Family

U.S. loses its spot to China as Southeast Asia's most favored ally, survey finds

This is the first time Beijing has edged past Washington since 2020 when The State of Southeast Asia survey first started asking the question.

Globo

Other: Roberto Irineu Marinho

For the first time, the majority of the Southeast Asian population prefers China to the US, says survey

Benzinga

Center

High Factuality

China Outranks US As Preferred Ally In Southeast Asia: Survey

The report suggests that the intensifying rivalry between China and the U.S. has sparked concerns about the U.S.'s expanding strategic and political influence, leading to a decline in confidence in the U.S.

Bloomberg

Lean Left

Mixed Factuality

Individual: Michael Bloomberg

Private Equity: The Vanguard Group

China Topples US as SE Asia’s Favored Partner, Survey Shows

China has dethroned the US to become the top alignment choice for Southeast Asians as Washington loses ground on a range of key issues from regional economic engagement to the Israel-Hamas War, according to a new survey.

Al Jazeera

Lean Left

High Factuality

Government: Qatar

Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests

Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.