Most People in Taiwan Say They Are Taiwanese, Not Chinese: US Survey

Supporters of Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te celebrate the election returns in Taipei, Taiwan, on Jan. 13, 2024. Melina Chan/The Epoch Times

Most people in Taiwan identify themselves as Taiwanese instead of Chinese, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.

Only 3 percent of people in Taiwan consider themselves as primarily Chinese, the survey found, while 28 percent consider themselves as both Taiwanese and Chinese. The overwhelming majority, or 67 percent, consider themselves as primarily Taiwanese.