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Partisan Divide Grows as Majority Favor China Cooperation

1/29/2026

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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs reports a growing partisan divide on relations with China, with Republicans opposing cooperation.
The gap between Republican and Democratic views has widened to 16 points, the largest in 50 years.
Despite the divide, 53% now favor friendly cooperation with China, up from 40% in 2024.
The shift appears driven largely by changing Democratic opinions and marks the first majority for engagement since 2019.

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Story summary

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs reports a growing partisan divide on relations with China, with Republicans opposing cooperation.
The gap between Republican and Democratic views has widened to 16 points, the largest in 50 years.
Despite the divide, 53% now favor friendly cooperation with China, up from 40% in 2024.
The shift appears driven largely by changing Democratic opinions and marks the first majority for engagement since 2019.