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Chinese Public Divided on Whether Beijing Should Seek Shared Leadership or Global Dominance

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Whether Beijing should take any leadership position on the world stage, however, is an overwhelming “yes.”

China's President Xi Jinping remotely addresses the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Mary Altaffer / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Chinese Public Wants a Balanced Approach to the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Few see the United States as a friend to China, but a majority want Beijing to use a mix of cooperation and containment in its approach to Washington.

An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem and flags
Andy Wong / AP
Public Opinion

Survey of Chinese Public Opinion on International Affairs

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New polling from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Carter Center offers a rare window into how Chinese citizens view China's global role and foreign policy.

A woman holds a Chinese flag as she poses for a photo near Tiananmen Gate
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Public Opinion

Chinese Public Broadly Confident in China's Economy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Everyday Chinese citizens view international trade as good for the economy and job creation, and say China should pursue a policy of global free trade.

People shop at Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping center in Beijing, China
Vincent Thian / AP
Public Opinion

Friends with Benefits: Chinese See Russia and North Korea as Beijing's Closest Comrades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Other neighboring countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are viewed less favorably.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinpin shake hands at the Kremlin
Pavel Bednyakov / AP
Public Opinion

Dramatic Rise in Republican Support for Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In a 21-point shift, 51 percent of Republicans now favor providing US military aid to Kyiv.

President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Favor Greater AI and Quantum Regulation

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While still forming their views on these technologies, more say they are concerned about the potential risks than excited about the opportunities.

An IBM Heron quantum processor chip is in a circuit board at IBM headquarters
Ted Shaffrey / AP
Public Opinion

More Americans Oppose than Support US Strikes against Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen
Carlos Barria / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

US President Donald Trump in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Grow More Divided on US Support for Israel

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion