Chinese worried about prices, jobs and pollution: poll
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A poll by a United States group shows most Chinese have a positive view of their country, but are concerned about rising prices, unemployment and labour conditions.
Pew Research Centre, a non-partisan group in Washington, conducted interviews with over 3,000 adults earlier this year - following unrest in Tibet during March, but before the earthquake in Sichuan province on May 12.
Rising prices were a big problem for 96 per cent of respondents.
Concerns about unemployment and worker conditions were extensive, with 68 per cent and 56 per cent respectively calling these big problems.
The Pew report also found complaints about corruption widespread, and increasing concern about pollution.
It says as many as 80 per cent thought protecting the environment should be made a priority, even if this resulted in slower growth and potential loss of jobs.
Despite the various concerns, the Pew poll showed more than eight in 10 Chinese had a positive view of the way things were going in their country and with their nation's economy.
