Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/11/10
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan
Taipei, Nov. 10 (CNA) The government has begun reviewing its immigration policy
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related to professional talent and migrant workers to address the shortage of skilled workers and manpower, Minister without Portfolio Lin Wan-i (林萬億) said Friday.
Most immigrants move to Taiwan through marriage or as dependent relatives because Taiwan maintains a relatively strict immigration policy, Lin said at a press conference at which the government outlined its approach to deal with workforce shortage issues.
“In view of the lack of professional talent and manpower in specific sectors, such as agriculture, fishing, and the long-term health care sector, the idea of having foreign nationals work in Taiwan and reside here permanently is being floated,” Lin said.
Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) pledged that the government will present policies aimed at creating an “immigrant-friendly” environment. [FULL STORY]
