In a surprising twist for 2026, a new CGTN survey shows 83.1% of Americans prioritize stable relations with China – proving Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the geopolitical playbook. 🌏✨
Bipartisan Unity in Divided Times
From college campuses to corporate boardrooms, 85.8% of Democrats and 82.7% of Republicans agree: maintaining good ties matters. Even cooler? 70.9% of young professionals see brighter days ahead for US-China collaboration.
💰 Trade Wins Hearts (and Wallets)
Nearly 70% of respondents say America benefits from Chinese trade, with Gen Z (18-24) leading the charge:
- 65.4% call current trade terms fair
- 64.3% eye China's massive market as golden opportunity
- Under-34 crowd most bullish at 70%+
🚀 Tech Bridges & Travel Dreams
China's AI innovations impressed 67.9% of Americans, while manufacturing and 5G scored high marks. Wanderlust alert: 76% of 18-24-year-olds want to visit or study in China – higher than Taylor Swift concert ticket demand!
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized "win-win cooperation" during recent talks, aligning with the survey's findings from 2,001 demographically representative Americans.
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CGTN Poll: Majority of Americans value stable ties with China
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