A recent poll by CGTN captured the attention of global netizens after a candid dialogue in London between China and the U.S. left many feeling optimistic about future economic and trade consultations. Respondents believe that the recent high-level discussions pave the way for easing trade frictions between the two giants. 😊
The survey, which gathered opinions in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian, garnered 5,130 responses within just 24 hours. A striking 71% of those surveyed said that China’s clear and consistent approach to economic and trade matters reflects a win-win mindset. They pointed out that when both sides work together, the benefits are mutual and far-reaching.
Moreover, 87.1% of participants emphasized that trade relations between the U.S. and China should not be about winners and losers, but about shared prosperity. With 85.2% backing the idea that enhanced cooperation boosts both national development and the stability of global supply chains, the message is loud and clear: collaboration matters.
When it comes to specific trade measures, a substantial 88.5% called on the U.S. to pull back on negative measures against China. Many respondents (over 90%) believe that the U.S. trade deficit in goods—largely due to its own economic structure—is an outcome of broader structural issues, not just the trade dynamics with China. The data even shows that the U.S. trade deficit in goods with China shrank from 47.5% in 2018 to 24.6% in 2024, while the U.S. enjoyed a services surplus of $27.3 billion with China.
These findings underline the belief that a dialogue based on equal consultation and practical cooperation can lead to mutually beneficial solutions. As CNN noted, "No one wants to return to the standoff situation in April," stressing that resolving these issues is key to global economic stability. 🌍
In summary, the poll reflects a strong call from digital citizens for a balanced approach to trade—one where the U.S. meets China halfway to foster growth, stability, and win-win opportunities on a global scale.
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Poll: Respondents call on U.S. to meet China halfway on trade issues
cgtn.com
