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SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 14 Businesslink Taiwan Special Taiwan welcomes migrants with Special Programmes Venkat Raman Contrary to popular belief that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a‘closed country,’ it welcomes new migrants from all over the world, although its demographic profile comprises largely of people from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and South East Asia. Interesting Figures As at the end of July 2018, there were 733,361 ‘New Migrants,’ settled throughout Taiwan, with Taoyuan City accounting for the largest number (116,949), followed by New Taipei City, the Capital (102,323). The Japanese ‘occupation’ began several decades ago and today accounts for about 535,000 people. The main business district and downtown of the New Taipei City boasts of significant Japanese inhabitants speaking fluent Mandarin. The population of Taiwan is about 23.7 million, spread across a total land area of 36,000 Sq kms. It is the 17th most densely populated country in the world with apopulation density of about 650 people per square metre. The Origins The original population of the island of Taiwan and its associated islands, (not including Kinmen and the Matsu Islands) consisted of Taiwanese Aborigines, speaking Austronesian languages and sharing Lin Hsing-Chun and Ned Chou, First Secretary on Home Assignment at the Foreign Affairs Ministry (11th and 12th from left) with officials and the visiting press delegation from Indo-Pacific countries at his office in Taipei on Monday, August 12, 2018. (Images Supplied) mitochondrial DNA contribution with island peoples of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Promoting Special Programmes National Immigration Agency (NIA) of the Interior Ministry is in charge of the country’s immigration policy and border control, implementation of programmes to support proper settlement of migrants and other related issues. NIA Chief Secretary Lin Hsing-Chun told avisiting delegation of Indo-Pacific journalists (including this Reporter) in Taipei on August 12, 2018 that Taiwan welcomes new migrants and supports them through a sustained strategy of settlement, education and naturalisation. “As apart of our ‘New Southbound Policy’ (NSP), our government is keen to promote the welfare of foreigners and new migrants. We have introduced our ‘New Immigrant Care and Assistance Programme’ and established our ‘New Immigrant Development Fund.’ Our activities range from providing orientation courses, medical assistance, health insurance, language training education for parents and imparting knowledge for expectant mothers and raising children and hotlines for counselling,” he said. Fund for Immigrants In Taiwan, government policies are implemented through the ‘Executive Yuan,’ according to which, the ‘New Immigration Development Fund’ helps to build afriendly society. Mr Hsing-Chun said that the Executive Yuan established the ‘New Immigrant Affairs Coordination Board’ on June 16, 2015 to protect the rights and interests of new immigrants. “The scale of ‘The New Immigrant Development Fund’ is NT$ 1billion (about US$ 32.52 million) per year. This is to enhance the assistance to the immigrants and their children,” he said. Combating Human Trafficking Mr Hsing-Chun said that illegal immigrants posed a challenge and that the government was keen on eliminating the menace of human trafficking. “Illegal immigrants impact on social stability, economy, public order and sanitation. Therefore, we carry out management of illegal immigrants through prevention, crackdown, detention, and repatriation,” he said. Citizenship and Voting Rights Mr Hsing-Chun said that foreigners who are white-collar workers, can apply for Taiwanese citizenship after five years of Permanent Residence and that they would be allowed to vote after five years of obtaining citizenship. “However, they can contest in local and national elections only after ten years of citizenship. Taiwan offers afriendly environment for foreigners and helps them feel at home. We propose to allow dual citizenship from next year to people from Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. We also have a comprehensive plan in place to welcome people from the ten NSP countries including Australia and New Zealand,” he said. Venkat Raman was in Taiwan last fortnight as aGuest of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). For full text of the above article, please visit www.indiannewslink.co.nz. 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SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 Taiwan Special Republic of China gets closer with Tariff-Free Trade Venkat Raman New Zealand shares a unique status with the Republic of China (Taiwan), with historic connections, although geo-politics and the ‘One China Policy’ has restrained recognition of the latter as a political entity. However, trade ties between the two countries have been growing and reached a significant milestone when a Free-Trade Agreement was signed in Wellington on December 1, 2013. Although Taiwan is not mentioned as the ‘Republic of China,’ the Agreement titled it ‘ANZTEC,’ a shortened version of ‘Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation.’ Facilitating exports and imports Guann-Jyh Lee, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Trade at the Economic Affairs Ministry of Taiwan in Taipei, said that all duties have been removed on all Taiwan exports entering New Zealand since January 1, 2017. “As at the end of 2017, almost 99% of exports from New Zealand entering Taiwan are tariff-free. The value of exports from New Zealand to Taiwan was US$ 841 million in 2017, an increase of 18% since ANZTEC took effect. Taiwan’s exports to New Zealand totalled US$ 562 million in 2017, an increase of 12%,” he said, during a meeting that he hosted for visiting journalists from the Indo-Pacific region at his office on August 13, 2018. Other areas of cooperation Mr Lee said that in addition to trade in goods, Taiwan and New Zealand also cooperate on such issues as indigenous peoples, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, film and television co-production, and trade and labour. “Implementation of these chapters under ANZTEC have facilitated industrial cooperation and economic development between both sides,” he said. Taiwan also exports high-quality bicycles, computers and many other products that could be of interest to New Zealand importers and consumers. However, these have not been promoted appropriately through trade shows and expos. Indian Newslink will publish a separate article on the activities of the ‘Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in its next issue. Incentives for growth Mr Lee said that the Taiwanese government, through its Economic Affairs Ministry actively promotes the growth and development of startups and encourage them to become active partners in international trade. “Among the facilities provided are buildings mechanisms such as incubators, managerial guidelines and solving specific issues. In September 2018, we will have in place ‘Start-Up Terraces’ for new companies,” he said. Mr Lee said that an Industrial Park has been established in Taiwan’s Export Zone in which new companies qualified to export goods participate. Our commercial banks also provide credit to boost exports, while the government has credit guarantee schemes,” he said. He said that as an open and friendly community, the Republic of China welcomes foreign investors and Foreign Direct Investment and provides appropriate facilities and support for their active participation in the economic progress of the country. Businesslink 15 Foreign Trade impetus As an insular, export-oriented economy, Taiwan views foreign trade as the backbone of its economic growth. In 2017, the value of Taiwan’s exports totalled US$ 317.25 billion, the second highest total in its trade history, as well as the largest rate of increase, at 13.2%, in the past seven years. According to the information provided to Indian Newslink, Such growth resulted mainly from the continuing recovery of the global economy, the strong demand for electronic products and machinery in overseas markets, and the stabilisation of crude oil and raw material prices. “In 2018, the global economy and trade are expected to continue expanding steadily, while Taiwan’s trade pattern should continue to be stable. Therefore, in order to enhance our international and regional links, diversify our foreign trade patterns, and reinforce the momentum of our export growth, our Bureau will continue its trade promotion work and actively help our industries explore overseas markets,” Mr Lee said. “Through bilateral economic and trade dialogues, we are teaming up with industries to eliminate trade barriers and seeking new trade opportunities. For example, we intend to strengthen linkages in bilateral industry chains between Taiwan and the US, and Taiwan and the EU, as well as with New Southbound countries, including ASEAN member states, six countries in South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand,” he added. Australia and New Zealand Taiwan continues to hold bilateral consultation meetings with New Zealand and Australia in 2018 to enhance economic and trade relations. “We will commission TAITRA to organise manufacturing and food industry trade missions to visit New Zealand and Australia, while strengthening the utilisation of ANZTEC for zero tariff opportunities. In 2018, we will organise two events in Taipei, the ‘Joint Energy and Minerals, Trade and Investment Cooperation Consultations’ and the ‘Joint Conference of the ROC-Australia and Australia-Taiwan Business Councils,” a communication said.
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