An overwhelming majority of Taiwanese agrees that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should engage in meaningful dialogue if Beijing genuinely desires to resolve differences, a survey released on Tuesday showed.

The Asia-Pacific Elite Interchange Association survey, conducted between Friday and Sunday, found that 78.5 percent of respondents said they agree with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who said her government is willing to "facilitate meaningful dialogue under the principles of parity and dignity," provided Beijing authorities sincerely want to resolve differences and improve cross-strait relations.