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August 12, 2019

U.S. Views of China Turn Sharply Negative Amid Trade Tensions

Few Americans see China’s growing military as a good thing

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U.S. Views of China Turn Sharply Negative Amid Trade Tensions
Share of Americans who have unfavorable view of China reaches new high
From many vantage points, negative views of China predominate
Republicans, college-educated and older Americans hold more unfavorable views of China
Negative views of China increased sharply over the past year, particularly among Republicans
Americans see current economic relations with China under strain
Party, education plays significant role in views of U.S.-China economic ties
Americans similarly concerned about Russia and China
Republicans more concerned about China than Russia
Younger Americans see benefits of Chinese growth for U.S.
More Americans continue to name the U.S. than China as the world’s leading economic power
Confidence in Xi remains low in the U.S. but shows modest increase from 2014
Many Americans lack confidence in Xi, but lower ratings of North Korea’s Kim

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