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Americans and Taiwanese see US power as superior to Beijing’s, and China’s rise as a major threat to both countries. Yet Americans remain more cautious about direct military involvement, even as both sides prefer maintaining the cross-strait status quo.

Still, the US public prefers to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait rather than risk military confrontation with Beijing.

Unique parallel surveys find both publics agree trade and international engagement benefit their countries, but to different degrees.

While Republicans remain focused on limiting China's rise, a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing.

The public is open to resuming talks with Pyongyang under certain conditions and sees benefits from trade with Seoul.

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

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.

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

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.

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.