DPP: Over 70% of Public Supports Strengthening Self-Defense to Protect Taiwan's Sovereignty and Democracy
The DPP China Affairs Department criticized the Kuomintang (KMT) for obstructing defense budgets, stating that over 70% of Taiwanese public opinion supports strengthening self-defense for democracy and sovereignty. Multiple long-term tracking polls indicate that the Taiwanese public's determination to defend democracy and sovereignty remains unwavering despite political obstruction.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 3rd) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) China Affairs Department pointed out today that multiple cross-institutional, long-term tracking polls show that the Taiwanese people's determination to defend democracy and sovereignty has never wavered due to partisan obstruction. With over 70% of public opinion supporting the strengthening of self-defense, the Kuomintang (KMT) continues to maliciously block military procurement and defense budgets in the Legislative Yuan, completely out of touch with mainstream public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department stated today on Facebook that renowned Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara cited the latest survey from My-Formosa.com, which indicated that when the premise was explicitly set as 'Taiwan becoming a province or special administrative region of the People's Republic of China (like Hong Kong or Macau),' as high as 68.2% of the public expressed an absolutely unacceptable stance. This result shows that no matter whether China threatens with large-scale military exercises, holds KMT-CCP leader talks, or introduces preferential policies for Taiwan, it ultimately cannot change Taiwan's public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department noted that according to the latest poll from the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) in March 2026, the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan regarding cross-strait relations is very clear: 81.3% of the public disapproves of the CCP's 'One Country, Two Systems' (with 52.7% 'strongly opposing' it); 79.5% of the public refuses to accept the CCP's so-called 'One China Principle'; 75.9% of the public firmly supports the objective fact that 'the two sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other'; and over 70% of public opinion supports increasing the defense budget to strengthen self-defense.
The DPP China Affairs Department said it is regrettable that, at a time when over 70% of public opinion supports strengthening self-defense, the KMT ignores the severe threats Taiwan faces and continues to maliciously block military procurement and defense budgets in the Legislative Yuan. This behavior, enjoying democratic freedom on one hand while weakening the nation's defense capabilities at a critical moment, is completely out of touch with mainstream public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department questioned, 'Who are they protecting by obstructing Taiwan from obtaining defensive weapons?' In the face of authoritarian threats, any approach that prioritizes politics and maliciously obstructs national defense construction is using Taiwan's security as a bargaining chip for political struggle, and even a betrayal of the grassroots will to defend their homeland.
The DPP China Affairs Department further pointed out that not only the MAC's poll but also multiple cross-institutional, long-term tracking polls show that the Taiwanese people's determination to defend democracy and sovereignty has never wavered due to partisan obstruction.
The DPP China Affairs Department emphasized that the message the Taiwanese people truly want to convey to the outside world is very clear: they reject the '1992 Consensus,' reject the 'One China Principle,' and will certainly not accept Beijing's unilaterally proposed 'One Country, Two Systems Taiwan Proposal.'
The DPP China Affairs Department stressed that the non-subordination of the two sides of the strait is an objective fact, and the Chinese authorities should face and respect the true public opinion of Taiwan, abandon pressure with force or political preconditions, and not use false goodwill for united front work. Only in a reasonable environment of mutual respect for sovereignty, rational equality, and peaceful dialogue can normal, positive interactions across the strait begin. (Editor: Cai Surong) 1150503
(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 3rd) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) China Affairs Department pointed out today that multiple cross-institutional, long-term tracking polls show that the Taiwanese people's determination to defend democracy and sovereignty has never wavered due to partisan obstruction. With over 70% of public opinion supporting the strengthening of self-defense, the Kuomintang (KMT) continues to maliciously block military procurement and defense budgets in the Legislative Yuan, completely out of touch with mainstream public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department stated today on Facebook that renowned Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara cited the latest survey from My-Formosa.com, which indicated that when the premise was explicitly set as 'Taiwan becoming a province or special administrative region of the People's Republic of China (like Hong Kong or Macau),' as high as 68.2% of the public expressed an absolutely unacceptable stance. This result shows that no matter whether China threatens with large-scale military exercises, holds KMT-CCP leader talks, or introduces preferential policies for Taiwan, it ultimately cannot change Taiwan's public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department noted that according to the latest poll from the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) in March 2026, the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan regarding cross-strait relations is very clear: 81.3% of the public disapproves of the CCP's 'One Country, Two Systems' (with 52.7% 'strongly opposing' it); 79.5% of the public refuses to accept the CCP's so-called 'One China Principle'; 75.9% of the public firmly supports the objective fact that 'the two sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other'; and over 70% of public opinion supports increasing the defense budget to strengthen self-defense.
The DPP China Affairs Department said it is regrettable that, at a time when over 70% of public opinion supports strengthening self-defense, the KMT ignores the severe threats Taiwan faces and continues to maliciously block military procurement and defense budgets in the Legislative Yuan. This behavior, enjoying democratic freedom on one hand while weakening the nation's defense capabilities at a critical moment, is completely out of touch with mainstream public opinion.
The DPP China Affairs Department questioned, 'Who are they protecting by obstructing Taiwan from obtaining defensive weapons?' In the face of authoritarian threats, any approach that prioritizes politics and maliciously obstructs national defense construction is using Taiwan's security as a bargaining chip for political struggle, and even a betrayal of the grassroots will to defend their homeland.
The DPP China Affairs Department further pointed out that not only the MAC's poll but also multiple cross-institutional, long-term tracking polls show that the Taiwanese people's determination to defend democracy and sovereignty has never wavered due to partisan obstruction.
The DPP China Affairs Department emphasized that the message the Taiwanese people truly want to convey to the outside world is very clear: they reject the '1992 Consensus,' reject the 'One China Principle,' and will certainly not accept Beijing's unilaterally proposed 'One Country, Two Systems Taiwan Proposal.'
The DPP China Affairs Department stressed that the non-subordination of the two sides of the strait is an objective fact, and the Chinese authorities should face and respect the true public opinion of Taiwan, abandon pressure with force or political preconditions, and not use false goodwill for united front work. Only in a reasonable environment of mutual respect for sovereignty, rational equality, and peaceful dialogue can normal, positive interactions across the strait begin. (Editor: Cai Surong) 1150503