survey sample were more urban and educated, and with higher incomes than the national average
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The question asked was as follows: "For each of the following, please tell me how likely or unlikely you think they are to happen...
There will be a major natural disaster that will have an impact on people in my town/city."
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Respondents' views on major natural disaster impacting people in China 2020
According to a survey conducted by on predictions for global issues, ** percent of Chinese respondents believed it unlikely that a major natural disaster will have an impact on people in their town or city in 2020. The results of the survey showed that the share of Chinese who thought this was similar to the global average.
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Share of respondents who thought it likely that a major natural disaster will impact people in their town or city in China in 2020 [Graph], Ipsos, January 6, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1090877/china-likelihood-of-major-natural-disaster-impacting-people/
