Answer: C
Since equal-length chords subtend equal angles at the center, we have: \[ \angle COD = \angle AOB = 70^\circ \] Also, since \( E \) is the midpoint of \( CD \), we get: \[ \angle COE = \frac{1}{2} \angle COD = 35^\circ \] So, \( \angle COE = 35^\circ \).
Since equal-length chords subtend equal angles at the center, we have: \[ \angle COD = \angle AOB = 70^\circ \] Also, since \( E \) is the midpoint of \( CD \), we get: \[ \angle COE = \frac{1}{2} \angle COD = 35^\circ \] So, \( \angle COE = 35^\circ \).