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American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance. 

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

This survey indicates that Americans broadly support engaging in trade with China but are split along partisan lines on how to engage in that trade.

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

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.