Group 1 - The global perception is shifting, with a survey indicating that nearly all countries believe the U.S. hegemony is declining and that China will dominate the world in the next decade [1][3] - In South Africa, 83% of respondents expect China's influence to grow, while Brazil and Turkey report 72% and 63% respectively, indicating a widespread acknowledgment of China's rising power even among U.S. citizens, where 54% agree [3] - The survey reveals a significant shift in trust towards China among global South countries, reflecting disappointment in the U.S.-led order and a belief in the inevitability of the East's rise [3] Group 2 - China is recognized for its core hard power, with many EU citizens expecting it to lead in electric vehicles and renewable energy, thus gaining a voice in global industry standards [5] - The West's previous belief in technological superiority as a protective barrier has been challenged, as China now offers a comprehensive suite of low-cost, efficient modern solutions, contrasting with the U.S.'s limited competitive offerings in civilian industries [5] Group 3 - Ukraine and South Korea are notable exceptions in viewing China negatively, driven more by geopolitical tragedies than rational strategic assessments [7] - Ukraine's despair from ongoing conflict has led to a projection of blame onto China for not intervening against Russian aggression, while South Korea's hostility stems from a complex relationship with the U.S. and fears of losing industrial advantages to China [7] - The anxiety in South Korea regarding the loss of key industries to China has manifested as illogical anger towards China, which does not alter the reality of the shifting global landscape [7]