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US public opinion shifts toward engagement with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Multiple surveys show Americans viewing China less as a threat and more favorably than in recent years, even as overall sentiment remains cool.

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What to know

  • Two major surveys show Americans' favorability toward China has improved notably since 2021-2024, with Pew measuring average ratings up from 28 to 37, and the Chicago Council finding greater support for engagement over containment.
  • Despite warming trends, Americans still view China negatively overall, with about 40% supporting measures to limit China's power and partisan divides evident in the data.
  • The improved sentiment comes as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a high-profile state visit this week.

“Americans gave China an average rating of 37, up from 28 in 2021.”

Pew Research Center, Research organization · SCMP ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump US PresidentXi JinpingXi Jinping Chinese PresidentCraig Kafura Chicago Council on Global Affairs public opinion director

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    Pew Research finds Americans' China favorability rose from 28 to 37 since 2021

    The Pew Research Centre released a report using a 'feeling thermometer' scale showing Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, up from 28 in 2021. The share of Americans giving China a warm rating (51-100) rose from 11% in 2021 to 19% today.

    “The [Xi-Trump] meeting comes as Americans' feelings about China have warmed in recent years, even though they remain cold overall.”
    — Laura Silver and Laura Clancy, Pew Research Center
    1. 4 outlets American views of China improve before Xi-Trump summit, Pew report finds

      first by SCMP, 4d ago · also Pew Research Center, NY Post, SCMP China

      3 more headlines
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    Chicago Council survey shows Americans favor engagement over containment

    The Chicago Council on Global Affairs released a poll showing Americans view Beijing as less of a threat, are less supportive of Taiwan, and are more likely to favor engagement over containment compared to last year and 2024, when views hit an all-time low. However, 40% of Americans still supported limiting China's power, and a partisan divide was evident.

    “There's not a bipartisan consensus among the public in favour of a competitive containment approach. If Americans were really hawkish on China, I think that would bode poorly for stability.”
    — Craig Kafura, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    1. 4 outlets Surveys Show More Americans Warming to China

      first by Time, 4d ago · also The Hill, NYT, NYT Asia Pacific

      2 more headlines

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  1. 2 outlets Survey finds US public opinion shifting in favour of engagement with China

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