ISLAMABAD: Sixty-one percent of Pakistanis express strong support for China, highlighting the enduring bilateral relationship, according to a Gallup & Gilani survey released Friday.
The survey sampled 1,062 men and women from urban and rural areas across all four provinces between August 2 and August 21.
When asked about China, 61 percent described it as “good,” while 19 percent described it as “bad.”
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1951, Pakistan and China have maintained an “all-weather” partnership grounded in mutual trust, political cooperation, and economic collaboration.
Over the years, this partnership has grown beyond diplomacy to encompass trade, investment, education, and technological exchanges. The strong public sentiment toward China, as revealed in the survey, underscores the long-standing resilience of these ties.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, remains central to strengthening economic investments, trade, and energy cooperation between the two nations.
Experts say that public support for China in Pakistan is also influenced by shared geopolitical interests, consistent diplomatic engagement, and cooperation in regional security matters.
The survey’s findings indicate that the Pakistan-China relationship is not only driven by government-level agreements but also enjoys grassroots support among citizens, reflecting a strong cultural and social connection between the two nations.
