DPP Caucus: Introduction of Indian Migrant Workers Conditional, Strict Oversight Ensured
Taiwan's Minister of Labor, Hung Shen-han, stated that the introduction of Indian migrant workers is contingent on two conditions: enterprise demand and India's vetting process. Fan Yun, Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Caucus, affirmed strict oversight and urged against discrimination. The Ministry of Labor anticipates the first batch of Indian workers could arrive this year. Separately, Fan Yun criticized China's "Ten Major Policy Measures" towards Taiwan as politically motivated and potentially harmful to Taiwan's industries.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 13:12
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On April 14, 2026, in Taipei, Minister of Labor Hung Shen-han reiterated that the introduction of Indian migrant workers requires two prerequisites: meeting enterprise demand and ensuring India's vetting process aligns with Taiwan's requirements. Fan Yun, Secretary-General of the DPP Legislative Caucus, and Deputy Secretary-General Chen Pei-yu, stated that the DPP caucus will strictly supervise the process and emphasized the importance of avoiding discrimination against any single country or its people, reflecting Taiwan's democratic values. The Ministry of Labor indicated that the first group of Indian migrant workers might be introduced as early as this year. Additionally, regarding the "Zheng-Xi Meeting" and the subsequent announcement of ten cross-strait policy measures by China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Fan Yun described these measures as a "constantly recycled fruit basket," warning that they could harm Taiwan's agriculture, fisheries, and food industries and could be terminated at any time for political reasons.