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Taiwan public opinion

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

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   

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election   

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang.
Taiwan: The Paradox of Preserving the Status Quo

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?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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