Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/08/11
By: Chen Yen-chun, Chen Chih-Chung and intern Hsieh Meng-jun

Manila, Aug. 10 (CNA) Access to Taiwan's high-tech sector and the ability to learn Chinese are among the major factors sparking interest among Filipino students to study in Taiwan, educators said on the first day of the Taiwan Education Fair in the Philippines on Saturday.

Trinity University of Asia President Wilfred U. Tiu (張漢威) said at the fair that both factors were important in the eyes of Philippine students, who see overseas study as a chance to make themselves more competitive in the job market.

Studying Chinese is a big draw because of the considerable demand for Mandarin speaking professionals in the Philippines, he said.

Tiu noted that the Philippines has tried to move toward filling the gap by adding Chinese language to elementary and middle school curriculums in the country, but the lack of educators has made it difficult to implement the policy.    [FULL  STORY]