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Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

President Joe Biden will host the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, in December 2022. Africa’s shift toward China, Russia will be the meeting subtext.

A comparison of two recent polls finds some similarities—and some significant differences—in how international relations scholars and the American public want to approach China.

As China tightens security in Hong Kong, many American businesses consider retreat and relocalization

Some legislators say Chinese ownership of U.S. land presents a national security risk, but the acreage held by China is relatively small.

Securing aid on denuclearizing North Korea requires understanding of China’s strategic thinking, says this report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

What cards does the United States have to bolster its future national security strategy for the twenty-first century? And how will China deal with it?

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

Fifty years ago, US President Richard Nixon traveled to China and established the basis for a normalization of relations between the two powers. Are we due for another transformation?

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.

Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.

While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

China's Belt and Road Initiative serves as a sweeping urbanization project that aims to draw the world closer to Chinese markets and political influence.

The US public's perception of China has changed significantly since Xi Jinping took office, Craig Kafura says.

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

This joint report examines the public opinion of changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific, including mutual concerns and competing visions, in order to make better-informed policy decisions.

This survey shows Americans still think that the US should work on friendly engagement and strengthening ties with China.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

The prestige and popularity of the World Cup is a political force beyond any nation's control, writes Chris Morris

Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm analyze a survey of American experts on Russia about opinions on the country's relations with China and India.

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.

Cécile Shea and Paul Heer discuss President Biden's recent trip to the Middle East and the power competition between China and the US.

In a crisis over the Senkaku Islands, the US public favors sending additional troops to Japan—but no aid to retake the territory.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Dan Glickman argues the US must find ways to work with China on issues of global importance, especially food and agriculture.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

"A China beginning to lose the underpinnings of its new-found international influence could prove even more dangerous," John Austin writes.

"If there’s one thing the two sides agree on, it’s that they disagree on some fundamental issues," Paul Poast writes.

“If Washington is prepared to acknowledge that it can coexist with China, the strategic rivalry could be managed peacefully,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."