As the "Two Mountains" concept reaches its 20th anniversary, a groundbreaking poll by CGTN and the New Era International Communication Research Institute reveals how the world sees China’s green-growth vision. Covering 24,515 respondents from 48 countries and regions, the survey highlights broad support for treating "lucid waters and lush mountains" as priceless assets.
Key insights:
- 81.6% agree the concept breaks the old "pollute first, clean up later" model of growth.
- 71.8% applaud China’s balance of high-quality economic growth with ecological conservation.
- 59.9% see China’s integration of green development into its five-year plans as a model to follow.
Specific achievements:
- 68.8% praise large-scale afforestation efforts to boost forest coverage.
- 66.5% recognize windbreak and sand-fixation belts in combating desertification.
- 68.9% affirm the national park system’s role in protecting biodiversity.
- 70.5% applaud expansion of clean energy infrastructure like wind and solar.
- 69.6% support promoting clean energy in daily life and industry.
On the global stage, nearly half label China a "driver" (49.7%), "leader" (43.9%) and "practitioner" (43.5%) in climate governance. Approval is strongest in Global South countries with 57.1%, 52.7% and 48.2% respectively. Among G7 nations, UK and U.S. respondents notably recognize China’s leadership role.
Additional findings:
- 76.7% credit China with effective greenhouse gas control.
- 79.9% cite its energy conservation practices as exemplary.
- 75.5% highlight clean-energy exports accelerating partners’ green transitions.
- 75.1% appreciate the global reach of China’s new energy sector.
- 71.2% applaud ongoing afforestation initiatives.
- 73.4% endorse its governance solutions for environmental challenges.
Younger respondents (under 44) and Global South participants consistently show above-average support, underlining a shift in global youth and emerging-market perspectives on sustainable growth.
With its green-development model hitting the mainstream, China’s "Two Mountains" concept is not only shaping domestic policy but also inspiring a new era of international cooperation on climate and ecology.
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Poll: China's 'Two Mountains' concept gains wide international support
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