More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Taiwanese favor strengthening their own defense capabilities over seeking external cooperation or improving relations with mainland China. When asked about the best approach to safeguarding the island's security and peace, nearly 45% of respondents chose self-reliant defense, while about 30% preferred extending goodwill towards Beijing, and just under 12% favored deepening cooperation with the US. This suggests a prevailing sentiment of self-reliance in maintaining security, particularly in the context of regional dynamics following a potential Xi-Trump meeting. AI
