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　　Editor"s Note:

　　China and the EU have had established diplomatic relations for more than half a century. From the establishment of formal diplomatic relations to the development into a comprehensive strategic partnership, China-EU relations have become one of the most influential bilateral relationships in the world today. Apart from China, from October 16 to November 4, 2025, the Global Times Institute (GTI) conducted a questionnaire survey across 20 EU member states, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, and Germany, using 21 languages such as Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. More than 16,300 valid questionnaires were collected. The survey data shows that a majority of people in both China and EU are interested in each other"s cultures, have strong confidence in the future of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, and support enhanced cooperation between China and the EU in global governance.

　　High level of awareness, willingness to communicate

　　This survey shows that, overall, people in China and the EU have a relatively high level of awareness of each other. Nearly 70 percent of Chinese respondents have some degree of understanding of the EU, while more than half of EU respondents indicate that they are aware of or have perceived China"s development and changes. In addition, both Chinese and EU respondents hold positive views on the rising global influence of the other side.