The American public is more worried (see how much by clicking the box) about China’s drive for a stronger military than the Middle Kingdom’s growing economic power in Asia and the rest of the world. That is the conclusion of a recently released Harris survey. In one of the poll’s more important sub-findings, Harris reports that 42 percent of all Americans believe China will surpass the US military might within 10 years (while 46 percent think the US will hold an edge.)
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.