Taiwan's Will to Resist Erodes Amidst Weakening 'Defense Social Contract'

Taiwanese public opinion surveys reveal that while the 'will to resist' against Chinese pressure remains on the surface, the three pillars of the 'Defense Social Contract'—trust in the state, mutual trust, and belief in the efficacy of resistance—are weakening. A passive tendency has notably increased, particularly among Kuomintang (KMT) supporters, with political conflict identified as a background factor.