Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.
In a crisis over the Senkaku Islands, the US public favors sending additional troops to Japan—but no aid to retake the territory.
The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.
The public's top priorities for the US-China relationship moving forward: avoiding war and maintaining a technological edge.
Seven in 10 say the security relationship with Seoul does more to strengthen US national security than weaken it.
Should China invade, Americans support arming Taipei but oppose direct military intervention.
Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat.
The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.
With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.
But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.
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