Roughly eight-in-ten Americans see China unfavorably

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June 27, 2022

Negative Views of China Tied to Critical Views of Its Policies on Human Rights

Roughly eight-in-ten Americans see China unfavorably

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Negative Views of China Tied to Critical Views of Its Policies on Human Rights
Little confidence in President Xi across Europe, North America
Those with more education more likely to say China’s international influence has grown recently
Most say China’s influence has grown stronger in recent years
Ideological left more likely to prioritize human rights over economic relations with China
Majorities in North America, Europe prioritize human rights in China over economic relations
Seeing China’s involvement in domestic politics as very serious problem tied to less positive views of bilateral relations
In Europe, most say their country has a good relationship with China
China’s policies on human rights are described as a very serious problem more often than other issues
Unfavorable views of China much more common among those with very serious concerns about Beijing’s human rights policies
China seen unfavorably in North America, Europe, receives mixed feedback in Asia-Pacific
More consider China’s power and influence to be growing than that of other countries
Large majority in Japan continue to see China unfavorably
South Koreans see China more unfavorably than ever
Negative views of China remain near record high in Australia
Certain countries stand out for the degree to which they see issues as very serious problems when it comes to China
While unfavorable views of China are widespread, fewer see relations as bad
Large majorities continue to hold unfavorable view of China
China’s human rights policies are seen as a more serious issue than military power, economic competition
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