Taiwanese Public Strongly Opposes China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Framework, Poll Shows
9 in 10 Taiwanese reject China's 'one country, two systems': Poll

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A recent survey by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council reveals that nearly 90% of Taiwanese citizens reject China's 'one country, two systems' policy, emphasizing their desire for self-determination. The poll also highlights widespread disapproval of Beijing's diplomatic obstruction and strong support for maintaining the current status quo.
- 01Approximately 87% of respondents oppose China's proposal for 'peaceful unification' under the 'one country, two systems' model.
- 02Nearly 80% reject China's characterization of Taiwan as a local authority, affirming its status as the Republic of China.
- 03Over 82% disapprove of China's attempts to limit Taiwan's international engagement, particularly regarding President William Lai's recent diplomatic visit.
- 04Support for maintaining the current cross-strait status quo is high, with 86% prioritizing it.
- 0572.6% believe that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are separate entities.
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A survey conducted by Ipsos for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has revealed significant public opposition to China's 'one country, two systems' framework. The findings indicate that nearly 90% of Taiwanese citizens believe that Taiwan's future should be determined by its own 23 million citizens. The survey, released following discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior officials, shows that around 87% of respondents oppose the concept of 'peaceful unification' under this model, fearing a loss of democratic freedoms. Additionally, 80% reject China's portrayal of Taiwan as a local authority, affirming its status as the Republic of China. The poll also highlights strong disapproval of China's diplomatic obstruction, with 82% criticizing efforts to limit Taiwan's international presence. Furthermore, 86% of participants support maintaining the current cross-strait status quo, and 72.6% recognize the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China as separate entities. Amid these tensions, the MAC has issued travel warnings for followers of the I-Kuan Tao religious movement due to reported detentions in China.
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The survey results reflect a strong sentiment among Taiwanese citizens against Chinese influence, which could affect Taiwan's diplomatic relations and internal policies.
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