Republicans’ views of the U.S.-China relationship differ sharply by age
% who say China is a(n) __ of the United States, by age and party
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
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Republicans’ views of the U.S.-China relationship differ sharply by age
% who say China is a(n) __ of the United States, by age and party
| Group | Party | Age | Enemy | Competitor | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep/Lean Rep ages 18-49 | Rep/Lean Rep | 18-49 | 32% | 57% | 10% |
| Rep/Lean Rep 50+ | Rep/Lean Rep | 50+ | 55% | 41% | 2% |
| Dem/Lean Dem ages 18-49 | Dem/Lean Dem | 18-49 | 10% | 73% | 15% |
| Dem/Lean Dem 50+ | Dem/Lean Dem | 50+ | 18% | 71% | 9% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
