Core Viewpoint - The American public does not perceive China's rise as a threat to their lives, contrasting with the views of many U.S. foreign policy experts [1][6][10]. Group 1: Public Perception of U.S.-China Relations - 54% of respondents believe that if China surpasses the U.S. in global power and influence, their lives will not be affected [5][6]. - 62% of American respondents think that China's rise will not lead to a decline in their living standards, indicating a lack of concern about "containing China" [6][10]. - Among younger Americans aged 18 to 29, 25% believe China is stronger, while 43% think both countries are equally powerful [9]. Group 2: Regional Influence and Priorities - While most respondents support maintaining U.S. global influence, they prioritize influence in North America over Asia, with only 68% considering U.S. power in Asia as "very important" or "somewhat important" [2]. - The survey reveals a significant partisan divide, with Republican voters more concerned about China's rise compared to Democratic voters, although nearly half of Republican respondents also believe their lives would remain unchanged or improve if China surpasses the U.S. [9][10]. Group 3: Expert vs. Public Opinion - There is a disconnect between the American public and Washington policymakers, as the public is less inclined to support costly measures to counter China's influence [10]. - Experts view China as the "only competitor" in many fields, emphasizing the importance of Asia, while the public is more focused on domestic issues [9][10].

【环球时报报道 记者 李迅典】美国财政部长贝森特近日就美国对阿根廷提供财政支持一事公然声称阿根廷总统米莱"承诺让中国退出阿根廷"。中 国驻阿根廷使馆发言人10日批评称，贝森特针对中阿关系和中拉合作的挑拨性言论再次暴露美方一些人根深蒂固的冷战和对抗思维，美国"霸权霸 凌行径昭然若揭"。该发言人称，美方与其对别国友好合作挑拨离间、无事生非，不如多为拉美和加勒比国家发展做点实实在在的事情。 美国对阿根廷的干涉并非孤立事件。此前，美国任命彼得·拉梅拉斯为驻阿新大使，他在参议院外交关系委员会提名听证会上公开宣称要利用大使 职位，遏制中国在阿影响力，引发阿社会强烈不满，被批"缺乏尊重""充满殖民主义威胁"，但即便如此，美国参议院仍不顾阿根廷国内反对声 音，强行批准了这一任命。 在贝森特渲染"美阿同盟"之际，米莱将于当地时间14日再度访美，此访被视为美国对米莱政府提供政治支持的重要象征，尤其是在阿根廷将于10 月26日进行中期选举之际。不过，这项协议尚未转化为实际资金拨付，且在美国国会遭遇质疑。 据阿根廷A24频道报道，阿根廷内阁首席部长吉列尔莫·阿尔贝托·弗兰科斯驳斥贝森特的"协议排华"言论。弗兰科斯在接受当地媒体采访时 ...