SURVEY

American Attitudes Toward China
Jan 2005 - April 2005
The Committee of 100, a national, non-partisan organization composed of prominent American citizens of Chinese descent, has announced the preliminary results of the first of a two-phase study on American Attitudes toward China, conducted by Zogby International. The key findings of the survey are that American attitudes towards China have improved significantly over the last 10 years (from 46% to 59%); and that Americans do see China as a serious, current economic threat and a potential military threat. Human rights and global environmental concerns were also noted by a significant number of those polled.

American Attitudes Toward Chinese Americans & Asian Americans
April 2001
Over the years, there have been a number of incidents that we felt have reflected and/or exacerbated an anti-Asian sentiment in America. These include the killing of Vincent Chin in Detroit, a Chinese American that was murdered by auto workers who thought he was Japanese, over concerns regarding loss of jobs, the rise of hate crimes, the Wen Ho Lee issue, and campaign finance scandals. We conducted this study to determine and benchmark what Americans' attitudes really are towards Chinese Americans and Asian Americans. This study was conducted in a two-prong approach, using both qualitative and quantitative studies, for thoroughness and analytical rigor. It is a landmark study, never before conducted, and offers us a sound foundation for further analysis and comparisons in the future.

Watch the video "Vision Test" (from 2002) inspired by C100's study on this survey.

RESEARCH

Marttila Report
April 2001
The focus groups were meant to provide insights into the thinking of key target audiences, most particularly upper-educated Americans, Asian Americans and, of course, Chinese Americans. Since Asian Americans comprise 1% of the national sample in the Yankelovich survey, their views could not be broken out for a statistically reliable analysis. Therefore, the focus groups are the primary source of information about the views of Chinese Americans and Asian Americans for this Committee of 100 research project.

U.S. - China Background Paper
June 18, 1998
To make a positive contribution to the improvement of U.S. China relations, the Committee of 100 has prepared a white paper on the U.S. China relationship based on the bicultural perspectives of the Committee. This paper proposes ten specific recommendations to the governments of the U.S. and China which they may take to strengthen a bilateral relationship based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.

Wirthlin Worldwide Survey Attitudes Toward the Transition of Hong Kong
April 25, 1997
American awareness and understanding of the history and political situation surrounding Hong Kong, China, and Great Britain is very low. Moreover, Americans express high levels of concern and pessimism regarding the future outlook for Hong Kong and its people. By sharp contrast, residents of Hong Kong are far less worried and express greater optimism about future changes.

U.S. - China Relations: A New Beginning
November 2001
The Committee of 100 is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the fuller involvement of Chinese Americans in all sectors of the American society as well as better U.S.-China relations. To the latter end, the Committee offers this white paper to U.S. political leaders, business executives and others as its latest contribution in the on-going discussion of the bilateral relationship. As Americans of Chinese descent, we believe that we can offer a unique and bicultural perspective, one that can further the future interests of the United States through a deeper understanding of modern China.