As China prepares to unveil its 15th Five-Year Plan at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, global attention is turning to the country's strategic governance framework. A three-year survey by CGTN and Renmin University of China, involving 47,000 respondents across 46 countries, reveals strong international confidence in China's governance and economic trajectory.
Economic Confidence and Youth Optimism
In 2025 survey results, 89.5% of respondents recognized China's robust economic strength, with approval exceeding 90% among those under 44. Younger demographics also showed heightened optimism about sustained high-speed growth (89.3%) and China's contributions to the global economy (86.4%). Regional breakdowns highlighted Africa (95.6%), South America (92.9%), and Asia (85.6%) as particularly bullish on China's economic impact.
Governance Effectiveness: Infrastructure, Education, and Incomes
Global respondents rated China's governance successes highest in infrastructure (79.8%), education (78.8%), and income growth (73%). Approval soared to over 86% in these categories among Global South nations. The surveys noted a consistent trend: over 84% of all respondents viewed China as "a successful country" for three consecutive years, with under-44 demographics driving this perception.
Market Opportunities Amid Global Challenges
Despite rising protectionism worldwide, 72.6% of respondents described China as an open, competitive market. Nearly 80% agreed that China's vast market offers significant opportunities for their own countries, while 78% acknowledged tangible benefits from trade with China. These findings underscore international recognition of China's role in fostering global economic connectivity.
The survey methodology prioritized demographic representativeness, with samples mirroring national census data across age and gender groups in both developed and developing economies.
