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Survey: Chinese Favor Taiwan, Support Hardline Stance on US

3/11/2026

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Mainland Chinese citizens have grown more favorable toward Taiwan over past six months, per a Carter Centre and Emory University survey.
They would back a hardline stance toward the United States if a trade war arises.
The survey finds China views Russia and North Korea positively, while Japan is viewed unfavorably.
Nick Zeller, a co-author of the survey, notes public sees China in a "G2 world" with the United States.

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Story summary

Mainland Chinese citizens have grown more favorable toward Taiwan over past six months, per a Carter Centre and Emory University survey.
They would back a hardline stance toward the United States if a trade war arises.
The survey finds China views Russia and North Korea positively, while Japan is viewed unfavorably.
Nick Zeller, a co-author of the survey, notes public sees China in a "G2 world" with the United States.