The views of Chinese-Aussies: a snapshot

KEY FINDINGS FROM THE LOWY INSTITUTE'S NATIONAL SURVEY OF MORE THAN 1000 CHINESE-AUSTRALIANS

* 37 per cent have been treated negatively because of their heritage in the past 12 months and 18 per cent have been physically threatened or attacked

* About 50 per cent said Australian politicians and journalists give foreign interference "too much attention" but 39 per cent said the public gives foreign interference "too little attention"

* 75 per cent have no contact with Chinese community organisations

* 71 per cent feel a great or moderate sense of belonging to Australia and 65 per cent feel a sense of belonging to China

* 43 per cent are more favourable towards the Chinese system of governance after the COVID-19 pandemic

* 36 per cent believe democracy is the highest form of governance

* 84 per cent use social media giant WeChat for Chinese-language news and 74 per cent read Beijing-controlled outlets Xinhua and People's Daily

* 50 per cent say Australian media reporting on China is too negative

SOURCE: THE LOWY INSTITUTE