Board #9 - Imagining Leadership: Trump’s Surprising Popularity in China During the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

• In Event: 71-301 - Poster Session: Public Opinion and Perceptions in Public Policy

Brief Overview

This study examines why Trump’s direct, blunt style resonates with Chinese audiences more than Biden or Harris, exploring cultural ideals of strong leadership and how state-led media shape these perceptions.

Author

• Kingwell Ma, Georgetown University