Republicans see China more negatively than Democrats, even as criticism rises in both parties
Republicans have long held more unfavorable views of China than Democrats, but such views have climbed among both parties over the past year.
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Christine Huang is a research associate focusing on global attitudes at Pew Research Center.
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