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President Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Photo: Kenny Holston/AFP via Getty Images

China is now viewed more favorably than the U.S. in most of the 36 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, according to a new report spanning six continents.

Why it matters: The findings suggest the global standing of the U.S. has slipped as President Trump advances his "America First" agenda, while China's international image has improved.