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August 20, 2026

Americans Are Critical of China’s Global Role – as Well as Its Relationship With Russia

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Americans Are Critical of China’s Global Role – as Well as Its Relationship With Russia
Majority of Americans see the China-Russia relationship as a very serious problem for the U.S.
Most Americans are critical of China’s role in the world
Most Americans are critical of China’s role in the world
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say U.S. and China can cooperate on key issues
U.S. opinion of China remains negative
Over half of U.S. adults ages 50 and older are very unfavorable of China
About half of Republicans see China as an enemy
Conservative Republicans are most critical of China’s international behavior
Majority of Americans see China’s partnership with Russia as a very serious problem
Older Americans and conservatives more likely to see economic competition with China as a problem
Seven-in-ten conservative Republicans say China is main benefactor of U.S.-China trade relationship
Americans regard China highly for their technology and military
Americans have limited confidence in American social media companies but are even more wary of Chinese social media companies
Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats are more concerned about China’s human rights policies
Majority of Republicans have no confidence at all in Xi on world affairs
Americans pessimistic about working with China to handle international conflicts, climate change or the spread of infectious diseases
Older Americans are less optimistic about the possibility of cooperation with China on key issues