China’s standing across Africa is quietly but decisively strengthening and the numbers now back what years of diplomacy, trade, and people-to-people engagement have been building on the ground.
The Global Survey on Impression and Understanding of China (2025), released by the Global Times, offers one of the most comprehensive snapshots yet of how China is perceived worldwide. Drawing responses from citizens in 48 countries, the survey reveals a striking trend with particular resonance for Africa: China is increasingly viewed as a constructive partner rather than a geopolitical competitor.
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