A majority of Peruvian respondents have a favorable view of China, according to a recent survey conducted by China Global Television Network (CGTN).
The poll, conducted during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Peru, surveyed more than 1,000 Peruvians, with results highlighting the strong friendship between China and Peru.
Some 89.6 percent of respondents said they hold a favorable impression of China while 97.7 percent consider China an important country.
Meanwhile, 97.2 percent view China as a successful country, and 91.2 percent find China worthy of respect.
About 94 percent of respondents expressed a desire to visit, travel, or study in China.
Peru was one of the first Latin American countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China. The two sides established a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013 and have promoted mutual trust and enhanced cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Peru on Thursday to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Survey finds 89.6 pct of Peruvians hold favorable view of China
International observers have praised the forward-looking written speech of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Peruvian capital Lima on Friday, with many analysts hailing its core message of fostering a clear consensus on development, unity, and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The speech, delivered on Xi's behalf by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2024, called for efforts to steer economic globalization in the right direction, jointly promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization to the benefit of various countries and communities.
The president's words were well received by business leaders and scholars from all around the world, with some pointing out the speech provides clear guidance for countries to uphold the spirit of openness and connectivity in addressing global challenges together.
"President Xi Jinping said a phrase yesterday that I really appreciated - 'just as a ship is powered by its sails, people are inspired by their hearts.' It has profoundly indicated that we must be guided by our hearts to be good people, to be entrepreneurial, to contribute to our country and to develop, and all of us must strive for sustainable growth and for the well-being for all the people, not only from our country but across the region," said Roberto de la Tore, president of Lima's Chamber of Commerce (CCL).
De le Tore also pointed to the inauguration of the Chancay Port - a key project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) between China and Peru which has become the first smart port in South America - as being another indicator of the strong ties between the two sides, with President Xi and his Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte attending Thursday's ceremony via video link.
"I think it also refers to the traditional friendship that we have for many years with the Chinese communities, reflecting the friendly ties we must have between the two peoples," said de la Tore.
"It was a message that we were expecting because China has been promoting this openness to our market, to our region. We have a long relationship with them, they're the most important socio-economic partner of Peru," said Juan Aurelio Arevalo Miro Quesada, editor-in-chief of Peruvian newspaper El Comercio, referring to Xi's speech.
Others believe that Xi's proposals have provided a clear direction for development in the Asia-Pacific region and even globally, with a Japanese scholar stating China's commitment to further deepening reform is expected to bring more opportunities to the wider world, citing several key connectivity projects.
"Japanese companies have also found opportunities in participation in projects including the 'Air Silk Road' linking Shanghai with Belgium's Ostend, and through China-Singapore rail-sea route. I believe that China can fully leverage its development in logistics and other fields to create more growth opportunities for the world. By further deepening reform and opening up, China can bring even more opportunities. I hope that China and Japan can build a win-win relationship in the future, fostering an economic relationship that benefits both sides. If given the chance, I would also like to contribute to this effort," said Kiyohide Higuchi, professor emeritus at the Waseda University in Tokyo.
Meanwhile, Cavince Adhere, a Nairobi-based international relations scholar, pointed to China's efforts to strengthen cooperation across the Global South in order to deliver common development and prosperity.
"you look at the contribution of China in regional platforms such as APEC, you also look at the role of China in regional groupings like the FOCAC, which is the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, then you really see clearly that China is building a new forum for emerging economies to work together to deliver development and prosperity for their people. And I think that's why it is very significant to appraise these ideas from President Xi Jinping in terms of how they play into the national interests of emerging countries, of developing countries," he said.
More than 1,000 top executives, strategists, and government representatives gathered for the annual APEC CEO Summit, which concluded in Lima on Friday.
Int'l observers encouraged by key message of Xi's speech at APEC CEO Summit
