Taiwan labour minister warns against relying on migrant workers as a ‘silver bullet’ for shortages

Taiwan labour minister warns against relying on migrant workers as a ‘silver bullet’ for shortages

Taiwan’s Labour Minister Hung Sun-han has urged industries not to rely on migrant workers as a “silver bullet” to solve ongoing labour shortages. In an interview with the Central News Agency (CNA) of Taiwan on 1 April 2025, Hung warned that such a strategy risks entrenching a low-wage business model, which could ultimately harm both workers and the broader economy. Hoteliers and transportation companies have consistently lobbied the government f…