Most Chinese favor peaceful ties over force for Taiwan: surveyBy Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNAThe Chinese public maintains relatively warm sentiments toward Taiwan and strongly prefers non-military paths to improving cross-strait relations, a recent survey conducted by the Atlanta, Georgia-based Carter Center and Emory University showed. The “China Pulse” research project, which polled 2,506 adults between Oct. 27 last year and Jan. 1 this year, found that 86 percent of respondents support strengthening cultural ties, while 81 percent favor deepening economic interaction. Photo: ReutersRegarding Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, only 45 percent of Chinese respondents cited high-tech manufacturing as a key part of Taiwan’s value. However, half of the respondents agreed that the use of military force would only make the Taiwan issue worse. Ultimately, the findings suggest that while the Chinese public remains committed to unification in principle, there is significant reticence regarding the risks of a major conflict.

Source: Taipei Times March 16, 2026 09:08 UTC