In East Asia, many people see China’s power and influence as a major threat
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
47% of U.S. adults say tensions between China and Taiwan are a very serious problem for the U.S., up 19 points since February 2021.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
Only three-in-ten Americans say it is a very serious problem for the United States if Xi Jinping assumes a third term as China’s leader.
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
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