Committee of 100

2005 National Survey: American Attitudes Toward China

The Committee of 100, a national, non-partisan organization composed of prominent American citizens of Chinese descent, has announced the preliminary results of the first of a two-phase study on American Attitudes toward China, conducted by Zogby International.

The key findings of the survey are that American attitudes towards China have improved significantly over the last 10 years (from 46% to 59%); and that Americans do see China as a serious, current economic threat and a potential military threat. Human rights and global environmental concerns were also noted by a significant number of those polled.

In 1994 The Committee of 100 commissioned Wirthlin Worldwide to conduct a survey on its behalf, entitled "A National Study of Attitudes Toward the People's Republic of China," in which the attitudes of four demographic groups were polled. These four groups included Members of the U.S. Congress, business executives who conduct business with China, Chinese Americans, and the general public. Almost all those polled considered improving U.S.-China relations to be important to them personally. Now, a decade later, The Committee of 100 is pleased to be able to compare results from the 1994 Wirthlin study with those of the 2004/2005 Zogby International study to gauge changes in American attitudes toward China.

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Download the 1994 Wirthlin Survey-
Summary of data
Report (dated 04/26/96)

Executive Summary of New C-100 Survey Provides Fresh Insights on
US Attitudes Towards Greater China
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Phase I download (Chinese)
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Phase III download (English)
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C-100 Press Release Highlights Survey Results:
Improved US Attitudes Towards Greater China
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Presentation Highlights Provide Further Details Regarding Findings of New C-100 Survey
Phase I download the entire powerpoint presentation
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National Survey Report-
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National Survey Report: American Attitudes Toward China Phase I

National Survey Report: Chinese Americans and their Perceptions Phase III

Full report for Survey Phase II will be available on our website later, please check again soon!

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Read more Press Clippings:
Press Clippings archive for C-100 Survey:
Phase I
English (File size: 8.9 MB, PDF file)
Chinese (File size: 6.2MB, PDF file)
Phase II
press clippings

If you have questions regarding the survey, please email to:
survey@committee100.org