Taiwan’s labour Minister Apologizes for Racist Remark Against Indians

Taiwan’s Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun apologized for saying that Taipei would prefer to recruit workers from North-East India because “their skin colour and dietary habits are closer to ours.’’ And they are “mostly Christians’’.

She gave this racist statement in a TV interview aired on February 29.

At a legislative hearing, Hsu apologised for her “inaccurate” comments that caused misunderstanding. Taiwan’s labour policies, whether directed at local or foreign workers, are crafted with equality in mind and are never discriminating, the Minister said, reported Taiwan’s CNA.

The MOFA of Taiwan also apologized for “not entirely appropriate” narratives regarding the planned recruitment of Indian workers.

Earlier this month, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour said Taiwan and Indian governments have signed an MoU via video to strengthen bilateral labour cooperation relations.

Taiwan is set to become the second country after Israel to recruit thousands of Indian workers in recent times.