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Trust in China

+8 from 2025

In 2026, 28% of Australians trust China to act responsibly in the world.

Question Trust in China

How much do you trust China to act responsibly in the world?

  1. 100%
  2. 50%
  3. 0%
  4. 50%
  5. 100%
2006
11
27
53
7
2008
21
30
40
7
2009
16
24
52
7
2011
13
28
47
12
2017
14
30
46
8
2018
12
36
45
7
2019
25
43
28
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2020
38
39
19
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2021
47
37
14
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2022
48
39
10
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2023
44
40
13
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2024
43
40
15
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2025
38
41
17
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2026
29
43
24
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Indicates change in mode.

  • Not at all
  • Not very much
  • Somewhat
  • A great deal
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2026 observation

Trust in China to act responsibly in the world has risen eight points from last year’s Poll to 28%, narrowing the gap with the United States to just three points.

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