Some Americans’ views of China turned more negative after 2020, but others became more positive
While 26% of U.S. adults became more negative toward China between 2020 and 2022, 17% became more positive toward it.
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While 26% of U.S. adults became more negative toward China between 2020 and 2022, 17% became more positive toward it.
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