CPC and Strength in Numbers Consulting Group Releases a New Report on Chinese American Political Views in NYC
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: June 15th, 2026
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Alice Du, Director of Communications | (212) 792-4585 | adu@cpc-nyc.org
New report: NYC's Chinese-American Voting Bloc is Split Along Generational Lines
New York, NY — The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) and Strength in Numbers Consulting Group (SiNCG) released a new report titled “Memories and Movement: Intergenerational Study of Political Attitudes within New York City’s Chinese American Communities” that finds Chinese American voters are forming their political views inside two largely separate information ecosystems split along generational lines.
AAPI voters are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. electorate, and campaigns and policymakers repeatedly fail to reach Chinese American voters by underestimating the size and diversity of the bloc.
New feedback from Chinese American voices illustrate that using a single message, in one language and on one platform, are missing a significant portion of the community.
“Chinese American families are sitting at the same dinner table but getting different versions of American politics depending on the source. The Chinese-American Planning Council has served this community for over 60 years, and we know that meeting people where they are means engaging every generation, in every language, on every platform,” said Wayne Ho, President & CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council.
The full report is available in English and Chinese.
Media Consumption Trends: Older Chinese Americans rely primarily on WeChat, Chinese-language newspapers, and Chinese video platforms for political news, but feel limited due to the number of sources accessible in their primary languages. Younger Chinese Americans consume political information through Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit.
Immigration: Many participants believed that immigration enforcement disproportionately targeted Latino community, creating a perception among some that the threat was distant. However, real examples of Asian communities being targeted by immigration enforcement caused controversy. Older participants argued that individuals who follow the law should not fear arrest, while youth participants challenged this view by citing examples of wrongful detention and racial profiling.
U.S. Foreign Policy: Both generations expressed skepticism of U.S. military intervention abroad and rejected the idea of the United States acting as the "world police." But the framings differ sharply: older adults articulated concerns through the language of risk and instability, while younger participants framed their views through human rights and moral accountability. For many youth respondents, the Israel-Palestine conflict has become a defining political moment.
Civic participation: The report documents how personal encounters with public safety incidents are shaping how younger Chinese Americans think about politics and civic life. Participants described witnessing violence as epidemic of larger political issues that need to be addressed like gun access and homelessness, siting concerns for their parents. Conversely, older adults emphasized personal responsibility and moral order.
Points of Alignment: Economic anxiety tied to concerns about tariffs and trade wards were a point of agreement. Participants from both generations connected rising costs and pressures on small businesses to global trade policy. Other areas of agreement include distrust of politicians, and their feeling empowers through community-level action by volunteering.
ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.
關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。
ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.