Do you know who exactly is Asian?

Americans may have dedicated the month of May to the history, culture and accomplishments of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders for 25 years. But new research shows many people still don’t know who exactly can be considered Asian. That includes Asians themselves.

What do Chinese people think of Japan?

There are few fans of China in either Japan (7\% favorable view of China) or in Vietnam (16\%), where recent territorial disputes have rekindled old animosities. At the same time, just 8\% of Chinese like Japan, a distaste that also has its roots in history.

Are you confused about which ethnic groups are considered Asian?

The National Asian American Survey collected data in 2016 that found many people are confused about which ethnic groups fall under the category of Asian. And the research reveals that people tend to separate different Asian groups, which could be detrimental to America’s understanding of the Asian experience.

How do Asian countries view China and Japan?

China is viewed throughout the region both with favor as a nation and with concern about its territorial ambitions. Japan is also quite popular, at least outside of northeast Asia. And its leader, Shinzo Abe, inspires confidence in his handling of world affairs in many Asian countries, at least among those who have heard of him.

Do other Asian Americans perceive Indians and Pakistanis as not Asian?

“Most jarring is that other Asian Americans were just as likely to perceive Indians and Pakistanis as not Asian, despite the fact that Indians and Pakistanis see themselves as Asian,” Lee and Ramakrishnan wrote for NBC Asian America.

What makes Southeast Asians different from other Asian Americans?

Themes of work, family responsibility, generational change, community development, and investment in education link Southeast Asians to other Asian American groups, in spite of important social, cultural, and historical differences.