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Within Taipei, public opinion is divided on whether external military support would arrive in the event of a conflict. Some believe that the US would intervene to protect Taiwan, citing America's strategic interest in the Indo-Pacific region.
"I think the US would come. I think they'd protect Taiwan," says one resident.
Others are more skeptical, feeling that international allies might not act decisively.
"I don't think they would intervene. I feel like they're not up to it," another citizen expresses.
This divergence underscores the need for Taiwan to remain vigilant and ready to defend itself independently.