Americans see both Russia and China in a negative light – but more call Russia an enemy
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
Many U.S. adults describe cyberattacks from other countries (71%) and the spread of misinformation online (70%) as major threats to the U.S.
A large majority of Americans (78%) say tensions between China and Taiwan are at least a somewhat serious problem for the United States.
Negative views of Vladimir Putin are at or near historic highs, with a median of 22% saying they have confidence in him to do the right thing in world affairs.
Even as they age, younger generations in the U.S. tend to be more favorably disposed to groups, leaders and countries beyond their border.
Across 25 countries surveyed in 2018, at least a plurality of respondents in nine nations have favorable views of both the U.S. and China.
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