The latest ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey highlights a notable shift in Southeast Asia's perception of the U.S. and China. Trust in the U.S. rose from 42.4% to 47.2%, while distrust fell from 37.6% to 33.0%. Despite mixed feelings in countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, seven out of ten countries displayed more trust than distrust in the U.S. Meanwhile, trust in China increased but still left over half of respondents distrusting it, illustrating a complex geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia.
Experts caution that results could look different if polled today, especially following the unveiling of new tariffs that significantly impacted Southeast Asian economies.
Across ASEAN countries, levels of trust in the U.S. increased from 42.4% last year to 47.2% this year, showing a noteworthy shift in perception.
Despite an increase in trust towards China, over half of ASEAN-10 respondents still indicated more distrust than trust in relation to China.
The survey shows a shift in alignment preference with more respondents favoring the U.S. over China, reflecting changing geopolitical sentiments in the region.
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