Residents and visitors speak their minds on whether Taiwan should consider declaring full independence from China in the event that the opposition Democratic Progressive Party wins in elections on Saturday.

Mina Chang (21)

Student (Taiwanese)

My brother is in the military now on his national service, so I am worried that something might happen to him if China gets mad and attacks us. But I think it is still important for us to keep pushing for complete independence so we are respected in the world.