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Public Opinion
Nancy Pelosi walks with Taiwan's president
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Public Opinion

Americans Favor Aiding Taiwan Against China

RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey
Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

In the News

In the News World Politics Review Paul Poast
Biden's Taiwan "Gaffe" Just Said the Quiet Part out Loud
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Quad leaders’ summit, in Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Quad leaders’ summit, in Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2022. Global Politics
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Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures next to Legislative Yuan Vice President Tsai Chi-chang as she leaves the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022. Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures next to Legislative Yuan Vice President Tsai Chi-chang as she leaves the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022. Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures next to Legislative Yuan Vice President Tsai Chi-chang as she leaves the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022. Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures next to Legislative Yuan Vice President Tsai Chi-chang as she leaves the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022. Defense and Security
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What Americans Think about China and Taiwan
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Matt Abbott speaks on CNBC. Matt Abbott speaks on CNBC. Matt Abbott speaks on CNBC. Matt Abbott speaks on CNBC. US Foreign Policy
Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Isn't a Deviation from the Status Quo
In the News CNBC International Matthew Abbott
Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Defense and Security
Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and the Impact It May Have
In the News BBC Outside Source Craig Kafura

Related Events

PAST EVENT VIDEO China's Changing Landscape
Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance
Against a backdrop of Russian and Chinese flags, Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of a joint press briefing in Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Against a backdrop of Russian and Chinese flags, Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of a joint press briefing in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
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Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ivo Daalder discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power.
A demonstrator holds US and Taiwan flags A demonstrator holds US and Taiwan flags A demonstrator holds US and Taiwan flags A demonstrator holds US and Taiwan flags
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Taiwan and the Biden Administration
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Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy
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President Biden's Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy
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Deep Dish Podcast

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Should the US Embrace or Reject Engagement with China?
US President Joe Biden, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting US President Joe Biden, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting US President Joe Biden, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting US Foreign Policy
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Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.
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The Debate on US Taiwan Policy
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Admiral John Richardson on China, Russia, and the Future of the US Navy
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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Video Series World Review with Ivo Daalder
World Review: Fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and Elections in Kenya
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Emily Feng, Nirmal Ghosh, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan." Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan." Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan." Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan." US Foreign Policy
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World Review: Biden's Taiwan Defense, Endgame in Ukraine, and the Global Food Catastrophe
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World Review: Putin's Gas Game, Pelosi Eyes Taiwan, Latest on Ukraine
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World Review: Taiwan Tensions, Iraq Elections, and Energy Geopolitics
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Commentary

Running Numbers by Craig Kafura
Takeaways from Pelosi's Trip to Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022. Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022. US Foreign Policy
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 
Army reservist troop takes part in shooting training at a camp base in Nanshipu Army reservist troop takes part in shooting training at a camp base in Nanshipu Army reservist troop takes part in shooting training at a camp base in Nanshipu Army reservist troop takes part in shooting training at a camp base in Nanshipu Public Opinion
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If Invaded, Will the Taiwan Public Fight? Don't Look to Polls for an Answer
Blog Running Numbers by Paul Huang
People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan Public Opinion
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Younger Americans' Views on Taiwan Still Taking Shape
Blog Running Numbers by Craig Kafura