43% Indians have unfavorable opinion of Taiwan: Pew Research Center
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A recent survey by the Pew Research Center, an American think tank, revealed that 43% of Indians hold an unfavorable opinion of Taiwan.
The survey also showed that only 37% of Indians view Taiwan favorably, while 20% have no specific opinion on the matter.
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Among 24 high- and middle-income countries, Taiwan receives favorable opinions overall.
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In these countries, an average of 48% hold a positive view of Taiwan, 28% have an unfavorable view, and 25% remain undecided.
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The unfavorable stance of Indians towards Taiwan is influenced by Taiwan's similar attitude towards India as that of the Chinese government.
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Taiwan claims India's Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh regions, which contributes to India's negative perception of Taiwan.
Japan, quite positive towards Taiwan:
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In contrast, Japan exhibits the most positive attitude towards Taiwan, with 82% of Japanese respondents expressing a favorable view.
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South Korea, Australia, Israel, and the United States also hold favorable opinions of Taiwan.
Different stance on Taiwan and China:
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Interestingly, opinions regarding Taiwan and China tend to be opposing among high-income countries. For instance, Japan, Australia, and South Korea hold favorable views of Taiwan but not of China.
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Meanwhile, some countries like Mexico have favorable opinions of both Taiwan and China, while in India, a significant proportion holds negative views of both nations.
Taiwan:
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Capital: Taipei
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Currency: Dollar
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President: Sai Ing Wen
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Prime Minister: Chen Chien-Jen
