Survey Reveals Strong Support for China-Pacific Partnerships
A new CGTN poll of 1,000 residents across 10 Pacific Island countries shows overwhelming approval for China’s governance and cooperation efforts. With 96.2% calling China a "successful country," the survey highlights infrastructure, tech innovation, and climate action as key wins. 🚀
Building Bridges, Literally
Respondents praised China’s role in:
- Upgrading infrastructure (96.4% approval 🌉)
- Boosting public safety (87.4% 🛡️)
- Expanding job markets (85% 💼)
Trade between China and Pacific partners skyrocketed 30x since 1992, hitting $5.3B in 2021. Nearly 93% see China’s massive market as a golden opportunity. 💰
Tech to the Rescue
From disaster-ready AI to solar solutions, 91.4% applauded China’s tech contributions. Tonga’s solar power projects and climate collaboration scored 78.6% approval, proving green energy is 🔥. EV and battery tech also drew major interest (72.3%).
Climate Warriors Unite
88.9% agreed China-Pacific climate partnerships advance global environmental efforts. With 94.3% calling bilateral ties "strong," this collaboration is rewriting the playbook for sustainable development. 🌱🤝
Survey conducted via phone interviews across Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and 7 other nations.
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CGTN Poll: Pacific Island respondents praise China's governance
cgtn.com