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The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.