According to a 2022 survey, about 62 percent of respondents from the Philippines believed that China is a revisionist power and intends to turn Southeast Asia into its sphere of influence. In contrast, 4.8 percent perceived China as a status quo power and will continue to support the existing regional order.
Perception on China as a major power to Southeast Asia in the Philippines in 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents
China is a revisionist power and intends to turn Southeast Asia into its sphere of influence
62%
China is gradually taking over U.S.'s role as a regional leader
25.5%
It is too early to determine China's intentions at this moment
6.3%
China is a status quo power and will continue to support the existing regional order
Original survey question: "Which statement below most accurately reflects your view of China's re-emergence as a major power with respect to Southeast Asia?"
1, 677 respondents from all ten ASEAN member states participated in the 2022 survey, of which 23.9 percent of respondents were from the Philippines. The survey was conducted both online and offline.
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