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Majority of Americans favor Taiwan's independence, according to a survey
Unveiling the Heartbeat of America: Strong Support for Taiwan-US Ties
By Lery Hiciano 📝
A poll by the Humanity for Freedom Foundation indicates a robust Americans' backing for Taiwan and strengthening Taiwan-US relations, with 82% recognizing Taiwan independently. The survey, commissioned by Remington Research Group, emphasizes a significant bipartisan agreement on Taiwan's sovereignty and importance to the United States.
Peering beneath the surface of the poll results:- Taiwan's Independence - 82% view Taiwan as its own nation, leaving 3% considering it a part of China, with 15% unsure [1][2][4].- Public Opinion on Taiwan - A warm reception from the American public: 68% harbor positive feelings towards Taiwan, while a mere 4% express negative sentiments [1][3][4].- Formal Diplomatic Recognition - More than half, 58%, favor the US acknowledging Taiwan formally [1][2][4].
In the realm of military defense, perspectives are multifaceted, with 39% advocating maintaining strategic ambiguity on defense commitments, whereas 32% advocate for clearer pledges to protect Taiwan [1][3][4]. Interestingly, 3% support halting arms sales and openly relinquishing the commitment to defend the island nation in a crisis [1][3][4].
The significance of Taiwan for US interests runs deep, with 88% valuing its relevance and 32% deeming it "very important" [3][4]. The findings suggest a wide-ranging consensus across party lines, age groups, and demographics, underscoring a growing push for stronger ties between the US and Taiwan [1][3][4].
Foundation president, Dane Waters, asserts, "American public opinion offers a clear message: it's high time to abandon the policy of strategic ambiguity and formally recognize Taiwan" [2]. Paul Jacob, board member, concurs, "Recognizing Taiwan is vital for both US moral and national security interests" [2].
The nationwide survey, juggled amidst March 15-18, incorporated 800 likely US voters, with a 3.5% margin of error at a 95% confidence level [3]. The Humanity for Freedom Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing freedom and democracy worldwide.
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References
[1] Humanity for Freedom Foundation, Remington Research Group (2023). Taiwan Opinion Poll: Public Support for Taiwan-US Relations [Online]. Available: https://[redacted][2] CNA (2023). Poll: Most Americans Favor Taiwan-US Relations, See Taiwan as Independent [Online]. Available: https://[redacted][3] Remington Research Group (2023). Nationwide Survey Methodology [Online]. Available: https://[redacted][4] Humanity for Freedom Foundation (2023). About Us [Online]. Available: https://[redacted]
- The poll by the Humanity for Freedom Foundation revealed a strong bipartisan agreement among Americans on the importance of Taiwan and the need for a strengthening of Taiwan-US relations, with 82% recognizing Taiwan independently.
- The policy-and-legislation aspect of the survey shows that 88% of the respondents see Taiwan as very important or important to US interests and 58% favor the US formally acknowledging Taiwan.
- The findings of the poll, highlights that a majority of Americans have favorable opinions towards Taiwan, with 68% expressing positive feelings and only 4% showing negative sentiments.
- The survey, a part of general news, emphasizes the significance of Taiwan's sovereignty, with 82% viewing Taiwan as its own nation, leaving 3% considering it a part of China, and 15% uncertain.
