A recent international survey has shed light on widespread criticism of the United States regarding its human rights record. Conducted by China Media Group, CGTN, and Renmin University of China, the poll gathered responses from 7,671 individuals across 38 countries, revealing deep concerns about systemic issues within the U.S. and its impact on global stability.
According to the survey, a significant 86.8% of respondents believe the U.S. has a severe gun violence problem, while 73% point to serious drug abuse issues. The treatment of immigrants is also under scrutiny, with 61.9% stating that U.S. immigration policies fail to protect immigrants’ rights and interests. Additionally, 72.3% consider systemic racial discrimination a major problem, and 84.9% feel the U.S. has been ineffective in controlling police violence stemming from racism.
The criticism extends beyond domestic issues. The survey revealed that 61.3% of participants view the U.S. as the most war-prone country in the world. A striking 70.1% believe that wars initiated by the U.S. have caused significant humanitarian crises. Concerns over the U.S. arms trade are also prevalent, with 91.98% stating that its foreign military sales run counter to world peace. Furthermore, 94.81% believe that the U.S. sells weapons under the guise of maintaining peace while actually stirring up global conflicts to profit from wars.
Perceptions of American hegemony are strong among respondents. About 72.5% consider the U.S. a domineering nation, and 64.9% criticize it for using human rights as a pretext to suppress other countries. Additionally, 85.2% believe that recent actions by the U.S. severely undermine the multilateral international order centered around the United Nations. An overwhelming 81.6% feel that the U.S., in pursuing its own interests, seriously damages the fairness and justice of the global governance system.
Participants in the survey spanned diverse regions, including East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Oceania, and Africa. The majority were well-educated, with 67.2% holding a college degree or higher, and 71.3% having a medium or higher personal income level.
The survey results reflect a growing discontent among global citizens, particularly the youth, regarding the U.S.’s approach to human rights and international relations. Many are calling for greater accountability and a shift toward a more equitable and just global order.
