How Americans view the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and China and Taiwan
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
The most common kinds of government restrictions on religion in 2021 included harassment of religious groups and interference in worship.
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.
Between 2010 and 2018, the share of Chinese adults who identify with Christianity remained stable at about 2%.
Based on formal religious identity, China is the least religious country in the world – with just 10% of Chinese adults self-identifying with a religion.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
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.
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