Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.
Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.
The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.
The public's top priorities for the US-China relationship moving forward: avoiding war and maintaining a technological edge.
Should China invade, Americans support arming Taipei but oppose direct military intervention.
With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.
But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.
The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.
A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.
But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.
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