NYT
As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2025 found that favorable views of China among Americans increased compared to previous years. The survey did not specify the exact percentage point change or current favorability rating. Researchers identified several factors associated with the shift, including decreased focus on the coronavirus pandemic's origins, recognition of Chinese technological developments, and opposition to Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/us/politics/polls-us-china-trump-xi.html
