Chinese and Americans generally hold favorable views toward each other and most people in both countries believe bilateral trade benefits both economies, according to a new survey released in Washington on Monday (Dec. 10). The survey, entitled American and Chinese Attitudes Toward Each Other, was released by the Committee of 100, a nonprofit organization made up of well-known Chinese Americans. It found that 60% of the Chinese people surveyed have a favorable impression of the US, while 52% of the Americans give a favorable rating to China. Both American and Chinese respondents have very positive feelings about Beijing’s hosting of the 2008 Olympic Games, agreeing that the event will help improve China’s economy and global image. Get the full report.

This fall, AmCham-China was a promotional sponsor for the Committee of 100’s “BRIDGE TO CHANGE (II)” conference held in Beijing.  Prominent journalists, business leaders, Chinese scholars and politicians addressed hot-button issues including Corporate Social Responsibility: The Strategic Imperative, China’s Capital Markets: Going Global,  Energy Security and Environmental Responsibility: Two Sides of the Same Coin and Brainstorm China: The Drive for New Ideas, New Media and New Talent.