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The latest survey by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center offers an important insight into the evolving dynamics of global public opinion. According to the survey, among 36 countries and territories, public favorability toward China now exceeds that toward the United States. In 27 of those countries, respondents expressed a more positive view of China, with the trend particularly evident across the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The findings suggest that the international perception of China is changing in ways that deserve careful attention.
For many years, discussions of global influence have focused primarily on economic and military capabilities. Increasingly, however, soft power—the ability to attract, inspire confidence, and build partnerships through culture, development, diplomacy, and shared prosperity—has become an equally important measure of international standing. China’s recent trajectory indicates that its expanding global engagement is contributing to a broader improvement in its international image.
One of the most significant drivers of this shift has been China’s policy of reform and opening up. Over the past four decades, China has transformed from a relatively closed economy into one of the world’s leading trading nations and a major source of investment, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. Many countries now view China not merely as an economic partner but also as a contributor to global development through trade, connectivity, industrial cooperation, and investment.
The expansion of people-to-people exchanges has further strengthened China’s international profile. The introduction of visa-free entry for citizens of several countries, expanded visa facilitation measures, improved transportation networks, and efforts to promote tourism have encouraged millions of visitors to experience China firsthand. Travelers increasingly encounter modern cities, efficient infrastructure, advanced technology, cultural heritage, and hospitality that often differ from pre-existing perceptions. Direct experience frequently provides a more nuanced understanding than narratives shaped solely by external commentary.
China’s achievements in science, technology, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, high-speed rail, digital commerce, poverty alleviation, and public infrastructure have also enhanced its reputation. These accomplishments are increasingly recognized by governments, businesses, researchers, and students worldwide. Universities are expanding academic cooperation with Chinese institutions, while multinational companies continue to regard China as an important market and innovation hub. Such developments contribute to a broader perception of China as a country capable of delivering sustained economic and technological progress.
International perceptions are also shaped by foreign policy. China’s emphasis on multilateral cooperation, economic connectivity, and engagement with developing countries has found resonance across much of the Global South. Initiatives promoting infrastructure development, educational exchanges, health cooperation, and trade have strengthened China’s diplomatic relationships and increased its visibility as an influential participant in global affairs. Whether through regional organizations, United Nations peacekeeping, climate commitments, or development partnerships, China has become an increasingly significant stakeholder in international governance.
At the same time, international public opinion is rarely shaped by a single narrative. Media coverage varies across countries and often reflects different political perspectives and editorial priorities. Critical reporting of China’s domestic and foreign policies remains common in parts of the Western media landscape. However, the Pew findings suggest that many people distinguish between media narratives and their own observations, national interests, or direct experiences. Growing travel, business cooperation, educational exchanges, and digital connectivity provide alternative channels through which people form opinions about China.
This does not imply universal agreement with every Chinese policy, nor does it mean that international debates have disappeared. Rather, it reflects the reality that perceptions are becoming more diverse and less dependent on traditional information sources. Countries increasingly evaluate China based on practical cooperation, economic opportunities, technological partnerships, and shared interests.
The continued improvement of China’s global image will ultimately depend not only on economic strength but also on transparency, openness, cultural exchange, and constructive international engagement. Soft power cannot be sustained through rhetoric alone; it is strengthened when policies translate into tangible benefits and positive experiences for ordinary people.
The latest survey serves as a reminder that the international landscape is evolving. As global influence becomes increasingly multidimensional, China’s combination of economic development, diplomatic engagement, technological innovation, and greater openness appears to be reshaping international perceptions. Whether this trend continues will depend on China’s ability to maintain mutually beneficial partnerships and deepen people-to-people understanding. For now, the evidence suggests that China’s growing openness and expanding global engagement are contributing to a steadily strengthening international image and a more prominent role in the evolving geopolitical order.
中国日益增长的全球吸引力：在认知不断变化的时代中的软实力.
美国皮尤研究中心（Pew Research Center）最新发布的一项调查，为我们理解全球公众舆论演变提供了重要视角。根据该调查，在36个国家和地区中，公众对中国的好感度如今已超过对美国的好感度。其中，有27个国家和地区的受访者对中国持更为积极的评价，这一趋势在亚太地区和中东地区尤为明显。调查结果表明，国际社会对中国的认知正在发生值得高度关注的变化。
长期以来，人们在讨论全球影响力时，主要聚焦于经济实力和军事能力。然而，如今“软实力”——即通过文化、发展、外交以及共同繁荣来吸引他人、增强信任、建立伙伴关系的能力——正日益成为衡量一个国家国际地位的重要指标。中国近年来的发展轨迹表明，其不断扩大的全球参与正在推动国际形象的整体提升。
推动这一变化的最重要因素之一，是中国坚持改革开放政策。过去四十多年间，中国已从一个相对封闭的经济体发展成为世界领先的贸易大国，以及全球重要的投资、技术、制造业和基础设施建设来源国。如今，许多国家不仅将中国视为重要的经济伙伴，也认为中国通过贸易、互联互通、产业合作和投资，为全球发展作出了积极贡献。
不断深化的人文交流进一步提升了中国的国际形象。随着对多个国家实施免签政策、持续优化签证便利措施、不断完善交通网络以及积极推动旅游发展，越来越多的国际游客得以亲身体验中国。他们所看到的是现代化城市、高效的基础设施、先进的科技、深厚的文化底蕴以及热情友好的社会氛围，这些体验往往与此前形成的印象有所不同。事实证明，亲身经历往往能够帮助人们形成比单纯依赖外部舆论更加全面、客观的认识。
中国在科技创新、可再生能源、人工智能、高速铁路、数字经济、脱贫攻坚以及公共基础设施建设等领域取得的成就，也进一步提升了国家声誉。这些成果正越来越多地获得世界各国政府、企业、科研机构和学生群体的认可。世界各地高校不断加强与中国高校的学术合作，跨国企业也持续将中国视为重要市场和创新中心。这些积极变化不断强化国际社会对中国持续推动经济与科技发展的信心。
国际形象同样受到外交政策的影响。中国坚持多边合作、加强互联互通、深化与发展中国家合作的发展理念，在广大发展中国家特别是“全球南方”国家中获得了广泛共鸣。无论是基础设施建设、教育交流、卫生合作还是贸易往来，都进一步深化了中国的外交关系，也提升了中国作为全球事务重要参与者的国际影响力。通过区域合作机制、联合国维和行动、应对气候变化承诺以及国际发展合作，中国已成为全球治理中日益重要的利益攸关方。
与此同时，国际公众舆论很少由单一叙事所决定。不同国家的媒体报道方式各不相同，往往反映出不同的政治立场和编辑取向。在部分西方媒体中，对中国内政和外交政策的批评仍然较为普遍。然而，皮尤调查显示，越来越多的人能够区分媒体叙事与自身观察、国家利益以及亲身经历之间的差异。随着国际旅行、经贸合作、教育交流和数字互联不断发展，人们获得了更多元的信息渠道，也形成了更加独立、更加多样化的对华认知。
这并不意味着国际社会对中国所有政策都完全一致赞同，也不意味着有关中国的国际讨论已经消失。相反，这反映出国际认知正变得更加多元，不再完全依赖传统的信息来源。越来越多的国家开始依据务实合作、经济机遇、科技伙伴关系以及共同利益来评价中国。
未来，中国国际形象的持续提升，不仅取决于经济实力，更取决于透明度、开放程度、文化交流以及建设性的国际合作。软实力无法仅靠宣传和口号来维系，只有当相关政策真正转化为普通民众能够切身感受到的实际利益和积极体验时，软实力才能不断增强并持续发挥影响。
最新调查再次提醒我们，国际格局正在不断演变。随着全球影响力日益呈现多维化特征，中国凭借经济发展、积极外交、科技创新以及持续扩大开放，正在不断重塑国际社会对中国的认知。这一趋势能否持续，将取决于中国是否能够继续维护互利共赢的伙伴关系，并进一步深化各国人民之间的交流与理解。就目前而言，各项证据表明，中国不断扩大的开放步伐和日益深化的全球参与，正在推动国际形象稳步提升，并使中国在不断演变的全球地缘政治格局中发挥更加重要的作用。
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