Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/05/14
By: Stacy Hsu 

Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Former Causeway Bay Books owner Lam Wing Kee (林榮基), who came to Taiwan in April after fleeing Hong Kong over fears of being persecuted by China, will be allowed to stay in Taiwan longer to give him time to find a way to settle here.

Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) spokesman Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said that after consulting with the council, the National Immigration Agency has decided to extend Lam’s visa by another two months, allowing him to stay until July 14.

Lam’s current visa was originally set to expire on Tuesday.

Chiu said the extension was granted because Lam needs more time to apply for a work permit that qualifies him for residency in Taiwan, adding that the government is willing to provide assistance if he has any procedural questions.  [FULL  STORY]