While this poll may not represent the entire #Taiwan society's opinion landscape, it is a clear indication that #China's aggressive military moves around Taiwan over the last few weeks have in fact worked against its well. Instead of planting fear into more Taiwanese people's ...
https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1559522347262296064
... mind, this poll reflects that more Taiwanese people now think simply backing down to pressure from #Beijing isn't the best option. It also shows that more people in Taiwan are supportive of the Tsai administration's efforts of international outreach over ...
... the last few years, especially since #COVID19 began. Additionally, the exercise also didn't necessarily push more people in #Taiwan to blame Pelosi for the heightened military tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
It remains to be seen if this toughened attitude in #Taiwan's civil society will last, but I think it's safe to say that #Beijing's intimidation campaign is definitely pushing more and more people in Taiwan away, rather than winning more hearts and minds.
Another thing to watch is whether #Beijing will only push harder in their aggressive way or will they consider a different strategy. I think these are potential signs to look out for as Taiwan heads into the local election in November and #China prepares for the party congress.
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