Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results of a survey are in

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao JiaxuanJanuary 29, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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A recent national poll by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace revealed that nearly half of Americans believe China has already surpassed or will surpass the United States within five years. The survey, conducted between November 24 and December 1 with 1,500 adults, found that 27% think it will take longer for China to overtake the US, while 26% believe China will never catch up. Respondents identified technology as China's primary advantage, with 63% citing it as an area where China outperforms the US. This view was held across party lines, although with varying degrees of agreement among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.

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independents 40% Democrats 50% Republicans 50% Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 70% China ×590% United States ×390%

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us-china relations 90% china overtake us 80% technology 80% national poll 70% technological advantage 70% public opinion 60% survey results 60% political views 50%

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South China Morning Post

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China

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