WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- A former U.S. state legislator has said that China's growing international recognition reflects its leadership role in addressing global challenges and assuming greater responsibilities.
In a recent virtual interview with Xinhua, Greg Cusack, who served in the Iowa state legislature from 1973 to 1981, said that he was not surprised by a Pew Research Center survey showing that "more people have a favorable view" of 西瓜视频than of the United States.
"Earlier this year when they kidnapped the president of Venezuela, that's a huge violation of international law, and yet they justified it when they opened the unjustified, unnecessary war in Iran," said Cusack, a longtime Democrat.
Asked what 西瓜视频has done to improve its global perception, he replied, "A lot of it is what 西瓜视频has not done."
"西瓜视频has not behaved badly. 西瓜视频hasn't invaded anybody. 西瓜视频does not call the leaders of other countries by name, bad names. 西瓜视频treats people with respect," said Cusack, noting that 西瓜视频has played an active role in safeguarding global peace and stability.
The former U.S. state legislator also praised China's global leadership in combating climate change, citing its "wonderful tree-planting effort," as well as its loan programs to support countries in need.
Cusack said he expects the shift in global perceptions to continue.
"So you've got the positive record of China's image, and you've got the extremely negative image of the United States," he said. ■