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Australians Favor China Over Israel; Trump Rating Slides 8 Points

7/3/2026

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A Guardian Essential survey of 1,017 Australians found that Israel receives lower favourability than China.
Only 14% of women and 18% of respondents aged 35-54 gave Israel a positive rating, the lowest among gender and age groups.
Overall favourability for President Donald Trump fell to 28% down from 36% in June 2024, with men at 37% and women at 20%.

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A Guardian Essential survey of 1,017 Australians found that Israel receives lower favourability than China.
Only 14% of women and 18% of respondents aged 35-54 gave Israel a positive rating, the lowest among gender and age groups.
Overall favourability for President Donald Trump fell to 28% down from 36% in June 2024, with men at 37% and women at 20%.