Gen Z Doesn’t Fear China, but Also Doesn’t Know China
Summary
A recent survey shows that Generation Z in the United States sees China less as a critical threat than older generations do, but they also have less direct knowledge of China. While fewer young Americans fear China’s rise, far fewer are studying in China compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- Only 34% of Gen Z consider China’s growth a critical threat to the U.S., compared to 62% of baby boomers.
- 43% of Gen Z view China as a rival or adversary, while 28% see it as an ally or necessary partner.
- In 2020, 50% of Gen Z saw China as a critical threat; by 2025, this dropped to 34%.
- American students studying in China fell from 11,639 in 2019 to 1,749 in 2023-24, an 85% decrease.
- China’s rank as a study-abroad destination for Americans dropped from 7th in 2018-19 to 30th in 2023-24.
- Study abroad in Japan and South Korea reached record highs in 2023-24, showing continued interest in Asia.
- The decline in U.S. students studying in China is not just due to the pandemic, suggesting other factors affect this trend.
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