中國國家形象持續改善

China's image steadily improves

中國國家形象持續改善

China's national image in the international community has continued to improve in recent years, according to a report released on Tuesday.

9月15日發佈的一份報告顯示，近年來，中國的國家形象在國際社會持續改善。

China scored 6.3 in a 10-point system concerning its overall image in 2019, 0.1 point higher than in 2018, according to a report released jointly by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, a think tank affiliated with China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, and Kantar Group, a consulting company.

中國外文局下屬智庫當代中國與世界研究院和諮詢公司凱度集團聯合發佈的這份報告顯示，2019年中國總體形象得分爲6.3分（滿分爲10分），比2018年提高0.1分。

The report said respondents from developing countries generally have a better impression of China's image, rising from 5.8 points in 2013 to 7.2 points last year.

報告顯示，發展中國家的受訪者對中國形象的印象普遍較好，從2013年的5.8分上升到去年的7.2分。

The 2019 report was based on an online survey conducted between June and September 2019 among 11,000 residents in 22 countries, including Japan, South Korea, India, the UK, France, Germany, the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.

2019年報告是基於2019年6月至9月對日本、韓國、印度、英國、法國、德國、美國、加拿大、巴西、澳大利亞、南非等22個國家的1.1萬名居民的在線調查。

The survey found respondents paid great attention to China's participation in global governance, particularly in three fields: science and technology, economy and culture.

調查發現，受訪者對中國參與全球治理非常關注，尤其是在科技、經濟、文化這三個領域。

It also found they expected China to play a bigger role in the first two fields in the future.

調查還發現，受訪者期待中國在經濟和科技這兩大領域發揮更大作用。

Per the report, 31 percent of respondents said China should focus on building its image as a global development contributor in the next five to 10 years, while 27 percent said they expect China to display its image as a country with a rich history in the East and 25 percent hoped to see China rise as a responsible major country.

報告顯示，未來5到10年，31%的受訪者認爲中國應重點塑造“全球發展的貢獻者”的國家形象，27%的受訪者認爲中國應展示“具有悠久歷史的東方大國”形象，25%的受訪者希望看到中國“負責任大國”的形象。