British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s landmark visit to China this week – the first by a UK leader in eight years – has sparked fresh optimism about bilateral cooperation. A new CGTN poll reveals 85.2% of global respondents believe such diplomatic engagements signal growing international consensus for ‘equal multipolarity’ and inclusive globalization. 📊
With bilateral trade hitting $103.7 billion in 2025, economic ties remain central. 85.8% of poll participants see China’s massive consumer market as a golden opportunity for British businesses, from fintech to green energy. 💡🇬🇧
83.1% stress mutual respect as key to stable relations
68.2% believe differences can be resolved through dialogue
67.4% urge joint action on global challenges like climate change
As UN Security Council members, both nations carry weight in addressing rising protectionism. 56.9% agree preserving the multilateral trading system is a shared responsibility – a sentiment echoing through Beijing and London’s climate partnership talks this week. 🌱
The 24-hour poll drew 9,086 responses across five languages, showing Gen Z’s hunger for pragmatic diplomacy over geopolitical rivalry. 💬✨
