Views of China more favorable among Democrats, those younger than 30 USS views of China
Overall, the American public is closely divided between those expressing favorable and unfavorable views of China. But there are notable differences along partisan lines, with Democrats significantly more likely than Republicans or independents to offer a positive opinion of China.
However, despite a 2016 presidential campaign season that featured a fair amount of negative rhetoric about China from then-candidate Trump and other GOP contenders, ratings have actually become more positive among Republicans. A year ago, 27% had a favorable opinion, compared with 39% today. Democrats also express more positive ratings this year (49% favorable vs. 39% in 2016). Views among independents are essentially unchanged (41% favorable vs. 40% last year).
Views of China more favorable among  | Democrats, those younger than 30  | USS views of China  | Unfavorable Favorable  | 44%  | Total  | 47%  | Democrat  | 49  | 41  | Independ ent  | 50  | 41  | Republican  | 56  | 39  | 18-29  | 37  | 51  | 30-49  | 47  | 45  | 50+  | 55  | 36  | Source: Spring 2017 Globa Attitudes Survey Q12c  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 