A Pew Research Centre survey found that American views on China have softened considerably, with positive sentiment nearly doubling since 2023. Despite still viewing China as a competitor, fewer Americans now classify the world's second-largest economy as an adversary.

American views on China have softened ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in May, with positive sentiment nearly doubling since 2023, a survey by the Pew Research Centre has found. While a significant majority of Americans still regard China as a competitor to the US rather than a partner, fewer call the world’s second largest economy an adversary than in 2025, according to the survey, which was conducted in March and released on...