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Who is afraid of China?

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Perceptions about modern China seem to vary wildly. Is the rise of China good or bad news?
Is China moving forward?
Yes
No
Not sure
China has lifted 300 million people out of poverty in 30 years. Should they continue the same way for another 30 years?
Yes
No
Not sure
How would you characterize China's contribution to the world economy?
Invaluable
Significant
Negative
If free trade with China were to be suspended, how do you think that would affect you?
Positively
Negatively
It would not affect me
Human Rights violations in China are..
intolerable
severe
still necessary
diminishing
Should we boycott the Beijing Olympics on the grounds of Human Rights violations in China?
Yes
No
Not sure
What would happen if the Chinese leaders opened up the country politically (elections, free press etc) today?
we would welcome the most populous Democracy in the world
it would become a malfunctioning democracy
it would lead to chaos and possible dissolution of the country
it would lead to another form of autocracy
If YOU were the President of China what would you do regarding political freedoms?
I would allow political freedoms immediately
I would allow political freedoms gradually
I would continue the same way
I would return the country to the era of President Mao
How would you describe China's overall influence in the world today?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
China argues that it's rise is and will continue to be peaceful. Are you convinced?
Yes
No
so far so good
Is China a potential threat to the US and NATO?
Yes
No
Not sure
Would you support a new cold war between China and NATO?
Yes
No
Not sure
How likely is a military confrontation between China and the US about Taiwan?
75%-100%
50%-75%
25%-50%
0-25%
Who would win such a confrontation? (if it takes place within the next 20 years)
The US
China
Draw/stalemate
The European Union is considering lifting it's arms embargo on China. Should the EU sell arms to China?
Yes
No
Not sure
As a result of China's rapid rise, powerful neighbours like India, Japan and Russia will..
Come closer to China
Come closer to the US
Other
Can a rising China be integrated peacefully to the international system and cooperate with the western democracies?
Yes
No
Not sure
Will China eventually evolve into a Democracy?
Yes
No
Not sure
What is the best way for the world to handle China's rise?
cooperation
a mix of cooperation and confrontation
regime change
How likely is it that China will become the next ruler of the planet?
75-100%
50-75%
25-50%
0-25%
When will that happen?
2020-2050
2050-2100
later than 2100
Never
How will it happen?
Peacefully, mostly
By military domination, mostly
It is never going to happen
You found this poll to be..
evenly balanced
biased in favor of China
biased against China
Where do you come from?
USA
Europe
China
Other
This poll was created on 2008-04-19 04:11:51 by sakis