Taiwanese netizens are acutely aware of the consequences of piracy and hold strong views on what can be done to prevent piracy online

89% of active pirates illegally download because it’s free

Almost three-quarters of Taiwan’s population have participated in piracy

Agree that piracy is stealing 74%

69% 67%

63%

81%

Agree that the internet needs more regulation

Agree that piracy damages Taiwan’s creative industries

Agree that piracy leads to job losses in creative industries in Taiwan

Agree with court sanctioned blocking of foreign websites that profit from piracy