China: Soft Power Rising?

Is the World Changing its Opinion of China?

Could it be that china's foreign policy (study whatever the USA does, then do the opposite) is beginning to bear fruit? The 2012 Global Attitudes Survey by the Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that it is. Here's a screenshot. For the real thing, go to this link.

Full question wording: Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of China.

Notes: Favorable combines "very favorable" and "somewhat favorable" responses. Unfavorable combines "very unfavorable" and "somewhat unfavorable."