Hey fam! 🌏 A fresh CGTN poll of 10,044 netizens in five languages gives us the lowdown on why China’s 2025 economic milestones are turning heads worldwide.
Strong 2025 “Report Card”
China’s GDP hit 140.19 trillion yuan (~$20.12 trillion) in 2025, up 5% year-on-year. That’s the total value of all goods and services produced—pretty solid growth! Plus, goods trade topped 45 trillion yuan (~$6.5 trillion), marking nine straight years of gains despite rising protectionism.
What Netizens Are Saying
- 82.6% say China’s vision for high-quality development is shaping the global economy 🌐
- 86.6% believe its huge, ever-upgrading market offers fresh opportunities for all 🚀
- 83.6% applaud the 15th Five-Year Plan’s push for deeper opening-up ✨
Facing Global Risks
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 flags geoeconomic clashes and armed conflicts as top concerns. In our poll:
- 89.3% see these as major threats ⚠️
- 85.2% warn unilateralism and protectionism only make things worse
- 93.2% point to US tariff tactics as a key drag on growth 🇺🇸💰
- 85.9% call out “America First” bullying for hitting globalization
Dialogue, Diversity & Regional Ties
On solutions, the consensus is clear:
- 83.4% want more dialogue and cooperation to tackle trade rifts 🤝
- 84.1% feel the Global South must lead for a fairer, inclusive system 🌍
- 96.3% urge boosting resilience via diversified trade and regional partnerships 🛡️
From Mumbai’s startup hubs to Jakarta’s co-working spaces, the message is the same: unity and adaptability will steer us through choppy waters. 🌊💪
Stay tuned for more insights on how Asia’s youth are reading global trends and carving out new opportunities! 🔍✨
Reference(s):
CGTN poll: China a pillar of certainty amid global uncertainty
cgtn.com
