Poll: Support for Cross-Strait Political Negotiations Declines, Majority Favors Status Quo
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A 10-year tracking poll by the Taoyuan City National Development Education Foundation shows declining support for cross-strait political talks, with 61.6% in favor in 2023—down from 77.7% in 2018. Most respondents prefer maintaining the status quo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How much has support for cross-strait talks declined?
- A: Support dropped from 77.7% in 2018 to 61.6% in 2023, the lowest in a decade.
- Q: What kind of cross-strait relationship do Taiwanese want?
- A: 44.3% prefer the status quo; 27% want Beijing to recognize Taiwan as a state.
- Q: Which party is most trusted in negotiations?
- A: The DPP and former President Tsai Ing-wen are most trusted, especially after elections.
- Q: How has economic growth affected negotiation willingness?
- A: China’s slowdown and Taiwan’s growth reduced the perceived need for talks.
- Q: Who conducted this survey?
- A: Originally by NTU; taken over by Taoyuan Foundation in 2023.