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.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Most Americans see little ability for the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change policy or combating the spread of infectious disease. A majority of Americans continue to view the China-Russia partnership as a very serious problem for the U.S.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Large majorities in most of the 19 countries surveyed have negative views of China, but relatively few say bilateral relations are bad.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
Only 13% of Americans think the U.S. garners more respect internationally now than in the past, while 19% think it’s as respected as ever.
Americans see China as a growing superpower – and increasingly say it is the world’s leading economy.
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