The Edelman Trust Barometer has been surveying thousands of people for twenty years on trust in their governments, media, business, and NGOs. The latest results showed increased trust in autocratic states like China, while business remained highly trusted globally for its contributions to developing vaccines and adapting workplace practices. However, there were concerns about its commitment to social fairness. Richard Edelman, whose communications group conducted the survey of over 36,000 respondents in 28 countries, noted a decline in trust in democracies, largely due to economic concerns such as job losses from the pandemic or automation. In the past year, institutions in Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States all experienced a decline in public trust. Conversely, public trust in institutions in China, United Arab Emirates, and Thailand increased. Despite the trillions of dollars spent by wealthy nations to support their economies during the pandemic, the survey indicated that lasting confidence was not achieved. In Japan, only 15% of people were optimistic about their future economic situation, while in China and India, the majority were positive about their economic prospects in the next five years. Edelman stated that increased levels of public trust in China were not only due to economic perceptions but also to a greater sense of predictability in Chinese policy, particularly in relation to the pandemic. He noted that there is consistency between actions and words in China, which has resulted in a better handling of COVID compared to the US. The US currently has the highest daily average number of new deaths reported, while China has consistently reported no new deaths due to its strict "zero-Covid" policies. The latest Edelman survey reflects a trend of growing disillusionment with capitalism, political leadership, and the media in recent years. Concerns about "fake news" have reached all-time highs, with three-quarters of respondents globally worried about its use as a weapon. Climate change is now the second biggest concern for society, just after losing employment. Business leaders are under pressure to meet expectations, with many people saying they make decisions based on their beliefs and values. However, a significant portion of people also believe that businesses are not doing enough to address climate change, economic inequality, and workforce reskilling.