Americans grow friendlier toward China, but still see it as a competitor
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A Pew Research Center poll shows Americans’ favorable view of China rose to 27% in March 2026, up from 14% in 2023, while those calling China an enemy fell to 28%. Democrats are more favorable (34%) than Republicans (18%), and the public still largely views China as a competitor rather than a partner. Confidence in Xi Jinping remains low (17%), and 60% distrust how Trump would handle relations with China. With Trump planning a visit to China next month, the evolving dynamic could influence U.S.–China engagement.
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- Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home South China Morning Post
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