Mainland Chinese favor diplomacy over force for Taiwan reunification, survey shows

A survey of Mainland Chinese conducted April-June 2026 indicates public preference for diplomatic and coercive measures over military force to achieve Taiwan reunification, with persistently low views of the US but openness to trade and security engagement. The findings suggest domestic public opinion may constrain hardline military options, though the survey period predates the second Trump-Xi summit, leaving recent dynamics unmeasured.