MAP: How Asia is scared of China

A substantial Pew survey of global opinion released on Monday revealed, among other indicators, how majorities in countries across Asia fear the threat posed by China. Beijing's many territorial disputes with its neighbors -- ranging from islands near Japan, shoals in the South China Sea and rugged Himalayan highlands along its vast land border with India -- have flared alongside its own military expansion. As China's economy booms, other Asian nations are growing increasingly wary of its intentions and capabilities.

"In all 11 Asian nations polled, roughly half or more say they are concerned that territorial disputes between China and its neighbors will lead to a military conflict," read a Pew statement.