Why More Taiwanese Support 'One China' for Talks With Beijing - Domino Theory

Theory Briefing

• Doubts about U.S. reliability under Trump appear to be shifting Taiwanese public opinion toward a more flexible stance on cross-strait negotiations.
• Accepting 'One China' as a negotiating framework would mark a significant softening in Taiwan's long-held political position toward Beijing.
• The shift suggests that perceived abandonment by a security guarantor can push smaller states toward accommodation with a rival power.
• Public pragmatism in Taiwan may be outpacing official government policy, creating tension between citizen sentiment and state posture.