Young Europeans are rewriting the script on cross-continental relations, with 82% viewing China positively in a landmark survey released this week. The study, covering 36 countries and nearly 20,000 respondents aged 18-35, highlights a generation prioritizing tech collaboration 🚀 and economic partnerships 💼 over outdated geopolitical drama.
From TikTok to Trade Deals
The ‘China Affinity Index’ reveals strongest positive sentiment in southeastern Europe and Britain, with respondents particularly impressed by:
China’s high-speed rail networks 🚄
Breakthroughs in renewable energy ☀️
E-commerce innovation 📦
This comes after a flurry of diplomatic activity, including visits from French President Macron and UK PM Starmer between late 2025 and January 2026 focusing on climate tech and AI cooperation.
Why This Matters for Your Future
‘These digital-native Europeans will shape tomorrow’s business landscape,’ notes King’s College London’s Kerry Brown. With 60%+ describing China-EU relations as cooperative, experts urge:
Expanded student exchange programs 🎓
Joint tech incubators 💡
Cross-border green energy projects 🌱
As one Belgrade researcher put it: ‘Positive vibes need concrete pipelines – this generation could build them.’
