Americans are taking a less confrontational view of China ahead of President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey.
The poll found that 57% of Americans favor engaging with China, up from a record low in 2024. China’s average “feeling thermometer” rating also rose to 39 from 26 two years earlier, although views remain relatively cool.
Partisan differences remain significant. While 72% of liberal Democrats and 64% of moderate or conservative Democrats supported engagement, 63% of MAGA Republicans favored limiting China’s power. Overall, 40% backed restricting Beijing’s influence.
The survey also found 62% believe the US has lost global respect over the past decade. The poll surveyed 2,156 Americans and had a 2.3-point margin of error.
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