As the world navigates economic uncertainties in 2025, a new CGTN survey reveals strong international confidence in China's role as a stabilizing force. With 90.1% of respondents affirming China's capacity to energize the global economy, the findings highlight how innovation and openness continue reshaping international perceptions.
Innovation as Growth Catalyst
China's leap to the Global Innovation Index's top 10 this year underscores its tech-driven transformation. The survey shows 93.6% of participants recognize innovation's growing importance in China's high-quality development model, particularly through new quality productive forces emerging from advanced manufacturing and digital ecosystems.
Market Potential Attracts Global Partners
With 86.7% of respondents identifying opportunities in China's consumer market, the world's second-largest economy maintains strong appeal. Recent foreign investment reforms and shortened negative lists have strengthened this position, as 82.3% acknowledge foreign enterprises' competitive advantages when operating in China.
Openness Counteracts Protectionism
Amid rising trade tensions, 90.5% of survey participants agree that China's commitment to high-level opening-up through initiatives like the Belt and Road and expanded visa-free access aligns with global economic trends. Notably, 84.1% criticize protectionist 'small courtyard' policies as counterproductive to market principles.
The survey's cross-platform reach – engaging 4,289 participants across five languages within 12 hours – reflects worldwide interest in China's economic strategies as nations seek sustainable growth models.
