A survey conducted between April 16 and June 26 reveals that the majority of mainland Chinese citizens prefer non-military methods to resolve the status of Taiwan. The findings suggest that while the public supports the goal of reunification, there is a clear preference for diplomatic pressure and economic coercion rather than direct military intervention.

Regarding international relations, the survey highlights a complex sentiment toward the United States. Despite generally low approval ratings for the U.S., respondents indicated a willingness to maintain cooperation in specific areas, particularly trade and security. The polling period occurred between the first summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing and their subsequent meeting in Washington, capturing a snapshot of public opinion during a period of active high-level diplomacy.

While the SCMP report emphasizes the preference for diplomacy, it notes that this support for engagement comes with specific caveats. The survey suggests that the Chinese public remains firm on the 'reunification question' but is pragmatic about the necessity of managing the relationship with Washington to avoid broader conflict. There is no mention of how the Taiwanese public views these specific findings, nor does the report detail the specific methodology or demographic breakdown of the mainland respondents.