Taiwan Residents Question U.S. Reliance: ‘Dangerous Path’

As calls grow louder for Taiwan to assert independence through foreign alliances, locals are raising red flags . CGTN surveyed residents about the island's deep ties with external powers—and their concerns might surprise you.

"Relying too much on big countries for protection? That's playing with fire," warned Tsai, a Taipei resident. Others like Shi offered pragmatic views: "If reunification brings stability, why not? We just want good lives."

The street interviews reveal a generation caught between political tensions and daily realities. With 60% of Taiwan's exports going to the Chinese mainland, many question whether antagonizing cross-strait ties is worth the gamble .

Analysts note that economic interdependence hasn't stopped military drills near the Taiwan Strait—a powder keg scenario where global powers could clash. As one college student put it: "Our leaders forget we're not chess pieces."

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We Talk: Taiwan people say dependence on U.S. is dangerous

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