BEIJING: As China is poised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its Victory Day of the World War II on Wednesday, a global survey conducted by CGTN revealed widespread recognition of China’s role as the main Eastern battlefield of WWII.
The survey, covering 11,613 respondents across 39 countries, also showed extensive acknowledgement of China’s contributions and sacrifices in securing victory.
During the 14-year war, known as the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Chinese military and civilians paid the tragic cost of 35 million casualties and over $600 billion in economic losses.
The survey found that 73.6 percent of respondents recognize China’s immense contribution to the global fight against fascism. Respondents in 36 of the 39 countries surveyed view China as the main Eastern battlefield of WWII. Notably, all eight Asian countries in the survey affirmed this role, with more than 70 percent of respondents in India and Malaysia sharing this view.
According to the survey, 74.9 percent of respondents are aware of China’s resistance against Japanese aggression, while 66.5 percent recognize China’s support for other Asian nations during the war. Among the 39 countries surveyed, respondents in 33 countries acknowledge China’s assistance, representing 84.6 percent of the total. More than 60 percent of respondents in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia expressed this view.
The survey found that respondents, particularly those aged 44 and below, show a higher recognition of China’s contributions compared to those aged 45 and above. Notably, all eight surveyed Asian countries, respondents aged 18 to 24 have the highest recognition of China’s status as the main Eastern battlefield of WWII, China’s support for the anti-fascist struggle in Asia, and China’s contribution to the global war against fascism.
Asian respondents across all age groups also demonstrate stronger recognition of China’s status in WWII compared to the global average. This view’s approval rate exceeds 60 percent among Asian respondents aged 44 and younger.
The surveys was conducted by CGTN and Renmin University of China through the New Era International Communication Research Institute, covering major developed countries as well as the Global South. Respondents were aged 18 and above, with the sample distribution reflecting national census data on age and gender. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
