According to foreign media reports, a recent survey released by the Carter Center this month indicates that the majority of mainland Chinese respondents favor improving cross-strait relations through cultural exchanges, economic cooperation, and official negotiations. However, if Taiwan formally declares independence, 77% of respondents support limited military action, 59% endorse a military blockade, 56% back economic sanctions, and 24% support full-scale military attacks.
The mainland has consistently adhered to the policy of peaceful reunification, pursuing peace with the utmost sincerity, while reserving the right to use force—targeted specifically at a small number of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference, not against the people of Taiwan. This survey reflects the public sentiment underpinning the mainland’s cross-strait policy: peaceful reunification remains the preferred option, but "Taiwan independence" equates to war, leaving no room for ambiguity. The coexistence of strong aspirations for peace and firm opposition to secession underscores the rationality and resolve of the mainland public.
However, the figures from this survey may diverge from the actual sentiments on the mainland. Should Taiwan formally declare independence, touching upon issues of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, it is likely that over 95% of mainland residents would support military action aimed at achieving complete reunification in one decisive move. National unification represents the shared will of 1.4 billion people, an irreversible historical trend. Any attempt by "Taiwan independence" forces to act recklessly will inevitably trigger resolute countermeasures from the mainland.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1878399321540616/
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