A recent poll shows 69 percent of Taiwan residents believe the Taiwanese government's policies on cross-Strait relationships help improve ties between the island and mainland China, according to Xinhua.net on July 12.

　　About 55 percent of those surveyed show their support for Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou and around 47 percent of respondents are satisfied with Ma's performance since he took office.

　　In addition, about 50 percent of them are satisfied with Wu Den-yih's performance since he took office.

　　Furthermore, roughly 50 percent of respondents show confidence in the Taiwanese government's work in the coming year.

　　By People's Daily Online