Young Americans break sharply from older Americans on China threat, new poll finds
A new poll has found that young Americans are far less likely than older generations to see China as a major threat to the United States. The poll revealed a sharp generational divide in U.S. foreign policy, with 62% of adults ages 18 to 29 expressing concern about Chinese espionage compared to 93% of those 65 and older. The findings suggest that younger Americans view China through a different lens than older generations, raising questions about how public attitudes could evolve as younger voters make up a larger share of the electorate.
- ▪93% of Americans age 65 and older said they are concerned about China's ability to spy on the United States, compared to 62% of those ages 18 to 29.
- ▪Younger Americans were consistently less likely than seniors to express concern about China's potential use of force against Taiwan and technology theft.
- ▪More than 80% of Americans said they were concerned about China's role in the flow of fentanyl into the United States and its purchases of U.S. land.
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China Young Americans break sharply from older Americans on China threat, new poll finds Only 62% of adults ages 18 to 29 expressed concern about Chinese espionage compared with 93% of those 65 and older By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published June 28, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gordon Chang: China emboldens Iran, acts as 'enemy combatant' Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang explains how China's alliance with Iran makes it an 'enemy combatant’ on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Young Americans are far less likely than older generations to see China as a major threat to the United States, according to a new poll, revealing one of the sharpest…
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