In recent years, Taiwan authorities have increasingly relied on external forces to pursue "Taiwan independence." CGTN Stringer took to the streets of Taiwan to see what the locals have to say about the issue and its potential impacts on the society, the well-being of the island's people and cross-Strait relations. "Being too dependent on foreign or major powers for protection is dangerous," said Tsai. Another local, named Shi, said that if the situation after reunification is good, "I'm quite in favor of it."