Young GOPers are less hostile to China than older GOPers

In two surveys of Americans, Republicans under age 35 viewed China as less of a threat than older Republicans did, while recognizing its economic power. As a result, on China policies, younger Republicans' attitudes fall somewhere between those held by GOP elders and those held by Democrats.

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China is militarily stronger than the United States

10%

11%

China is economically stronger than the United States

43%

23%

32%

China's power and influence is a major threat to the well-being of the United States

54%

66%

53%

Development of China as a world power is a critical threat

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60%

36%

China is the worst enemy of the United States

42%

60%

19%

U.S. should undertake friendly cooperation with China, rather than work to limit its power

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Support for raising tariffs on imports from China

60%

81%

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