A recent Ipsos survey reveals that China's global influence is now perceived more positively than the US's for the first time since 2018, with 49% global approval compared to the US's 46%. This shift is partly attributed to concerns over US trade policies. While US approval dipped slightly in Malaysia to 49%, it remains higher than in some neighboring countries. China enjoys stronger regional approval, including in Malaysia. Despite global economic anxieties, Malaysian consumer confidence remains steady, described as "cautiously optimistic" amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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