A new poll shows about half of those surveyed in Taiwan believe the U.S. would send troops to defend Taiwan if China attacked, while around 70% believe Washington would help indirectly, sending military aid or pressuring Beijing economically or diplomatically.
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00:00A new poll shows about half of people in Taiwan believe the U.S. would send troops to defend
00:06Taiwan from China.
00:08A top defense researcher asked residents what they thought the U.S. would do if China attacked
00:13Taiwan.
00:14Their findings show that nearly 53 percent believe the U.S. would send troops to defend
00:20Taiwan, but just under 40 percent believe the U.S. Navy would risk conflict with China
00:26to break a blockade.
00:27However, over 70 percent said they were confident Washington would help indirectly, sending
00:33materials or pressuring Beijing.