US public opinion on cross-strait relations: the effect of China threat on the China–Taiwan tension

Abstract This paper examines US public opinion after the drastic changes in US–China relations during Trump presidency. I argue that perceived China threat influences Americans' evaluation of China–Taiwan tension. Based on dataset 2018 Survey Global Attitudes and Trends by Pew Research Center, Americans tend to perceive tension as a serious problem for USA when identify major its military strength concern. As shapes foreign policy China, findings shed light support ongoing conflict.