Taiwan public opinion

Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It

By Wen-Chin Wu and Hsin-Hsin Pan

A wide body of academic surveys with nationally representative samples shows Taiwanese people’s willingness to fight to defend their homeland, including those under 30.

Now That It’s a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?

By Kuan-chen Lee

As Taiwan’s first cohort of one-year conscripts complete their basic training, the public remains heavily supportive of the policy change.

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election

By Mercy A. Kuo

Insights from Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang.

Taiwan: The Paradox of Preserving the Status Quo

By Wu Jieh-min

Divergent interpretations of the status quo can coexist during peacetime. But with tensions rising, it's getting tricky to keep the balance.

What Do Taiwanese Think About Expanding Conscription?

By Timothy S. Rich and Serena White

A new survey finds broad support for the lengthened conscription period, even past the current one year mark.

The Taiwan Emergency Debate … in Taiwan

By KAWASHIMA Shin

What do the Taiwanese people themselves think?

China’s Anger Over Pelosi Visit Will Further Alienate Taiwanese

By Koji Kagotani and Wen-Chin Wu

China’s warnings against the U.S. House Speaker’s trip will induce political backlash in Taiwan, and increase support for hard-line policies against Beijing.

China’s New White Paper Lays out Vision for Post ‘Reunification’ Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi

For the first time, Beijing leaves open the possibility of an extended military occupation after unification, adding to fears that Taiwanese would be subject to a “re-education” campaign.

Taiwan Says it is ‘Preparing For War,’ But Are Taiwanese Mentally Ready?

By Liam Gibson

A persistent perception gap between public and policymakers may undermine government efforts to build the island’s resilience.

What Do People in Taiwan Think About Their Military?

By Austin Horng-En Wang, Charles K. S. Wu, Fan-Yu Chen, and Yao-Yuan Yeh

As the perceived threat from China rises, people in Taiwan are reevaluating long-held negative views of their military.

What Do Taiwanese Think of China’s Record-Setting Incursions Into Taiwan’s ADIZ?

By Brian Hioe

Chinese military aircraft have broken consecutive records in the past week. What message is Beijing trying to send, and is it being received as intended?

More and More Taiwanese Favor Independence – and Think the US Would Help Fight for It

By Dennis V. Hickey

The latest Taiwan National Security Survey contains both good and bad news for cross-strait stability.

Hong Kong National Security Law: The View From Taiwan

By T.Y. Wang

China’s new national security legislation for Hong Kong will only harden Taiwan citizens’ determination to resist Beijing’s unification offer.

What Do Taiwan’s People Think About Their Relationship to China?

By Fang-Yu Chen, Austin Wang, Charles K.S. Wu, and Yao-Yuan Yeh

A new survey delves more deeply into Taiwanese public opinion toward the ROC, China, and the nation’s future.

Taiwan Bars Children of Taiwanese-Chinese Couples From Repatriation Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By Nick Aspinwall

The reversal of an earlier decision to allow the children entry to Taiwan was supported by DPP legislators and revealed a divide among Taiwanese people.

Taiwan’s Relations with India: Partisan Divides

By Timothy S. Rich, Andi Dahmer, Madelynn Einhorn, and Vasabjit Banerjee

What do Taiwanese people think about burgeoning ties with India? To a large extent, it depends on their political affiliation.

Are Taiwan’s Citizens Willing to Fight Against China?

By Yao-Yuan Yeh, Charles K.S. Wu, Austin Wang, and Fang-Yu Chen

According to a recent survey, the public in Taiwan is not war shy after all.

What Does the 1992 Consensus Mean to Citizens in Taiwan?

By Austin Wang, Charles K.S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, & Fang-Yu Chen

Hint: it’s not what either Taiwan or China think it means.

What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?

By Shi-huei Yang

A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration's commitment to Taiwan.