Chinese Views Harden on US and Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions
Source: economist.com
- Mainland Chinese feel more positive about Taiwan but are increasingly open to using force for unification.
- They back a tough stance against the US in any new trade war and see the world as a G2 rivalry between China and America.
- Positive views of Russia and North Korea outrank Japan among neighbors.
A new survey reveals shifting public opinion in mainland China toward Taiwan and the United States, showing warmer feelings for Taiwan alongside growing hawkishness on America. It highlights how ordinary Chinese now view global power as a duel between two superpowers, China and the US. This matters because it shapes Beijing's room to maneuver as leaders like Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet amid trade and Taiwan strains.