It is widely believed that most Americans not only distrust but
also despise China. Considering the country's violent political
history, unprecedented economic rise, and growing military
capabilities, China has become America's strongest market
competitor and arguably the most challenging global threat to the
United States.
Nevertheless, a full consideration of American opinion proves
the opposite to be true. Carefully analyzing all available polls
and surveys, Benjamin I. Page and Tao Xie find most Americans favor
peaceful engagement with China. The public view has been
surprisingly coherent and consistent, changing only in response to
major events and new information.
While a majority of Americans are not happy that China's economy
is projected to become as large as that of the United States, they
are prepared to live with it. "Unfair" Chinese trade practices and
their impact on American jobs and wages are a concern, along with
the quality and safety of Chinese-made goods. However, Americans
favor free trade with China, provided it is tempered with
environmental and workplace protections. They also believe that the
United States should "balance" Chinese power through alliances with
neighboring countries, such as Japan. Yet they oppose military
action to defend Taiwan. Page and Xie examine these opinions in
relation to facts about China and in light of current U.S. debates
on diplomacy and policy.
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