TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Nearly a year after Taiwan's presidential election, legislative battles between the pan-blue and pan-green factions persist, reflecting a divided political landscape. According to the "Global Views Monthly 2025 Public Opinion Survey" (遠見雜誌2025民心動向調查), the legislative deadlock over the national annual budget has left a majority of citizens pointing fingers at the central government, with 25% holding it accountable. The Kuomintang (國民黨) received 21.3% of the blame, while the Democratic Progressive Party (民進黨) was attributed 12.1%.
Shifting Political Support
The survey also highlighted a notable decline in support for the Taiwan People's Party (台灣民眾黨), which fell from 15.6% in 2023 to 5.6%. This shift saw 5.2 percentage points move towards the pan-green camp, raising its support from 28.2% to 33.4%, and 4.1 points gravitated towards the pan-blue camp, increasing its backing from 23.2% to 27.3%. Neutral voters saw a slight increase from 32.9% to 33.6%.
The pan-blue and pan-green camps frequently clash in the legislature, particularly over the contentious 2025 budget. This ongoing impasse has left a negative impression on the public. While 21.3% of respondents blamed the Kuomintang for the deadlock, nearly double the percentage, 12.1%, held the Democratic Progressive Party accountable. A larger portion, however, felt the central government should shoulder the responsibility.
Unification-Independence Sentiments
The survey also explored Taiwan's unification-independence inclinations. Support for unification with China (中國大陸) remained below 10%, at 9.5%, slightly higher than previous surveys and marking the third-highest level historically. Meanwhile, support for Taiwan's independence stood at 28.2%, while the majority, 54.5%, favored maintaining the status quo.
Taiwan, situated in a geopolitical flashpoint, is susceptible to both domestic and international dynamics. This survey sheds light on the prevailing sentiments among Taiwanese citizens, illustrating a landscape marked by political division and shifting allegiances. As the government grapples with legislative gridlock and evolving public opinions, the future of Taiwan's political and social landscape remains uncertain.
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This article is excerpted from the January issue of Global Views Monthly; for more articles, please visit: https://www.gvm.com.tw
Here is the link to the Chinese story on Global Views Monthly: 《遠見》2025民心動向調查：民眾黨認同度降至5.6%，人心流向何方？ | https://www.gvm.com.tw/article/118106
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