Most Americans have an unfavorable view of China, but positive views are increasing
% of U.S. adults who have a(n) __ opinion of China
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 23-29, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most Americans have an unfavorable view of China, but positive views are increasing
% of U.S. adults who have a(n) __ opinion of China
| Date | Label | Phone trend Favorable | Phone trend Unfavorable | ATP Favorable | ATP Unfavorable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2005 | Spring 2005 | 43% | 35% | ||
| 3/1/2006 | Spring 2006 | 52% | 29% | ||
| 3/1/2007 | Spring 2007 | 42% | 40% | ||
| 3/1/2008 | Spring 2008 | 40% | 42% | ||
| 3/1/2009 | Spring 2009 | 49% | 38% | ||
| 3/1/2010 | Spring 2010 | 49% | 37% | ||
| 3/1/2011 | Spring 2011 | 52% | 36% | ||
| 3/1/2012 | Spring 2012 | 41% | 40% | ||
| 3/1/2013 | Spring 2013 | 36% | 51% | ||
| 3/1/2014 | Spring 2014 | 35% | 55% | ||
| 3/1/2015 | Spring 2015 | 38% | 54% | ||
| 3/1/2016 | Spring 2016 | 37% | 55% | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Spring 2017 | 43% | 47% | ||
| 3/1/2018 | Spring 2018 | 38% | 48% | ||
| 3/1/2019 | Spring 2019 | 26% | 60% | ||
| 3/1/2020 | Spring 2020 | 27% | 66% | ||
| 7/1/2020 | Summer 2020 | 22% | 73% | ||
| 3/1/2020 | March 2020 | 19% | 79% | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Spring 2021 | 21% | 77% | ||
| 3/1/2022 | Spring 2022 | 16% | 82% | ||
| 3/1/2023 | Spring 2023 | 14% | 83% | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Spring 2024 | 16% | 81% | ||
| 3/1/2025 | Spring 2025 | 21% | 77% | ||
| 3/1/2026 | Spring 2026 | 27% | 71% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 23-29, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
