Keep in mind people in liberal democracies are more likely to be educated and have access to higher education, where critical thinking and being able to verify sources are incentivized. There is more freedom of speech and criticism of China and Russia is less likely to be suppressed.
Easy-Bumblebee3169 t1_j2knmmg wrote
Reply to An analysis of data from 30 survey projects spanning 137 countries found that 75% of people in liberal democracies hold a negative view of China, and 87% hold a negative view of Russia. However, for the rest of the world, 70% feel positively towards China, and 66% feel positively towards Russia. by glawgii
Keep in mind people in liberal democracies are more likely to be educated and have access to higher education, where critical thinking and being able to verify sources are incentivized. There is more freedom of speech and criticism of China and Russia is less likely to be suppressed.