Poll: Over 25% of Americans View Chinese Americans as Threat

A new national survey by The Asian American Foundation reveals that 40% of Americans believe Asian Americans are more loyal to their countries of origin than to the U.S., nearly double the figure from 2021. Additionally, more than a quarter of Americans express concerns that Chinese Americans may pose a threat to U.S. society and national security, with current tensions with China likely contributing to these perceptions. Despite these suspicions, many Asian Americans report feeling unsafe and expect to face discrimination, with only 40% reporting a strong sense of belonging in the U.S., compared to 71% of white Americans. The survey also found that 63% of Asian Americans feel unsafe in daily settings, and a significant number have experienced insults or harassment based on their race. Meanwhile, support exists among Americans for measures such as banning land purchases by people from countries like China, and less than half strongly agree that the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II was wrong. Younger Americans are turning to social media and pop culture to learn about Asian Americans, but a majority still cannot name a significant Asian American historical figure.