Young Europeans are leading a wave of optimism about China-EU relations, according to a new CGTN survey of 3,895 respondents across 10 European countries. With 60% calling trade with China beneficial and 76.1% of 25-34-year-olds expressing goodwill, the data paints a picture of shifting global alliances. 💼✨
Why It Matters: As President Xi Jinping emphasized during talks with EU leaders in Beijing, both sides aim to 'usher in a brighter next 50 years.' The poll reveals:
🔹 86% see China's economy as 'strong'
🔹 81.5% praise Chinese tech's global impact
🔹 67.3% view China's market as key for European businesses
Spain (73.3%), Serbia (72%), and the UK (70.7%) showed the strongest support for trade ties. Even in Germany and France, over 60% want closer cooperation to tackle economic uncertainty. 🌐
Gen Z & Millennials Lead the Charge: Nearly 50% of under-35s label China a 'partner'—double those calling it a 'competitor.' Serbia, Hungary, and Portugal ranked highest in partnership sentiment. Meanwhile, 70.4% of British respondents urged stronger China-EU collaboration—a stark contrast to fading enthusiasm for U.S. trade ties.
Conducted with Renmin University, this survey mirrors a generational shift: 37.2% of Europeans now see more benefits from working with China than the U.S. (19.5%). Could this reshape tomorrow's trade maps? 🗺️💡
