The next China is still China! (CGTN Surveys on the Chinese Economy III)

"The next China is still China!" Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this comment from the business circle to highlight the country's opportunities in the global market during the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit.

A global survey conducted by CGTN, a China Media Group company, showed that 90,6% of respondents considered the country important and believed that deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China was in their nations' interests. This is already a consensus within the international community.

According to the survey results, 84,5% of respondents considered China to be the most influential player in the global economy, 81,9% believe the country is full of opportunities, and 75,6% expressed a desire for their own countries to maintain good relations with China.

It is worth noting that respondents state that, among the eight leading countries in the world, including China and the United States, economic and trade contacts with China bring the most benefits to their countries. In their view, China is also the most reliable partner.

The survey showed that 63,2% of participants praised the consistency and stability of China's foreign policies, 64,6% indicated that the country is responsible, and 84,2% considered China a success.

The research was conducted on a global scale with 15.037 respondents, including citizens of developed countries such as the United States, France, Japan, and South Korea, as well as developing countries such as Peru, Mexico, Thailand, and Nigeria.

Translation: Paula Chen

Review by: Diego Goulart