Analysts said the findings suggest growing ‘fatigue from constant talk of war’ in the face of escalating tensions with mainland China.

Growing numbers of Taiwanese are unwilling to give their lives to defend the island, according to a new opinion poll. In a recent survey by My Formosa, respondents were asked if people should be prepared to pay any price – including death – to protect Taiwan’s status and prevent reunification with the Chinese mainland. The poll found that 52.2 per cent of those questioned were unwilling to do so – an 8.4-point rise compared with a similar survey carried out two years ago – while 40.8 per cent…

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