Ever feel like your smartphone, street market finds, or even that trending TikTok sound has a China connection? You're not alone! A fresh poll by think tank Third Way, shared with Semafor, shows that most Americans are now all for teaming up with China instead of treating it like an arch rival 🤝🌏.
Since 2023, the share of Americans who saw China as an "enemy" dropped by 7%, while those calling it an "ally or trade partner" jumped by 8%. Now, more than half are pushing for cooperation and focusing on "areas of agreement"—up from just 32% last year.
So what's behind this shift? According to the poll (taken in May, after Trump's initial wave of extra import taxes—aka "tariffs"—on goods from Beijing), it's not about cheering for the Chinese government. Rather, folks are realizing how deeply China is woven into everyday life: from the chips in our gadgets to the cafe latte we sip at co-working spaces. Higher tariffs = pricier gadgets and goods, and nobody likes that!
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia juggling side hustles, online shopping sprees, and global Zoom collabs, this makes total sense. Cooperation with China could mean smoother supply chains, cooler tech collabs, and maybe even more meme-worthy cross-cultural moments. 🌐💼
Bottom line? In a world this connected, blunt-force tactics feel outdated. Whether you're hustling in Mumbai, interning in Jakarta, or freelancing in Colombo, keeping communication channels open could unlock fresh economic opportunities and cultural exchanges. After all, collaboration often breeds the biggest innovations—think of those viral tech startups and fusion food trends!
Stay tuned as we track how global opinions keep shaping the future of trade, tech, and beyond. Who knows? The next big breakthrough might be a US-China collab you never saw coming! 🚀✨
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Majority of Americans now want to cooperate with China, poll finds
cgtn.com
