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Rising Concerns: New Poll Shows 77% of Americans Identify China as a National Security Threat

ByAlki David

Dec 4, 2023

In a recent revelation, the Reagan National Defense Survey has uncovered a seismic shift in the way Americans perceive Communist China. The survey paints a stark picture, with a staggering 77% of respondents considering China as an adversary, while a mere 15% regard it as an ally.

This sentiment represents a significant departure from the attitudes observed in 2018 when the survey highlighted a more balanced perspective – 38% of Americans viewed China favorably as an ally, while 55% expressed concerns, branding it an enemy.

What could be driving this substantial shift in public opinion? Various factors may be at play, including geopolitical developments, economic concerns, and perhaps the most pertinent, the ongoing global health crisis. The survey also points out that a decisive majority of Americans, 51% to be precise, identify China as the paramount national security threat.

It’s worth noting that these findings echo a growing unease about China’s influence and actions on the world stage. From economic practices to technological advancements, the perception of China as a formidable adversary is becoming increasingly entrenched in the American psyche.

As the world navigates a complex geopolitical landscape, these survey results shed light on the evolving dynamics of international relations. The implications of such a widespread perception could have ripple effects on policy-making, trade relations, and strategic alliances in the years to come.

In conclusion, the survey underscores a significant transformation in how Americans view China, marking a notable departure from the recent past. The implications of this shift are profound, impacting not only public sentiment but potentially influencing the geopolitical strategies of the United States.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.