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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.

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.