Taiwan Minister Regrets Statement On Indian Migrant Workers, Apologises
NDTV
Taiwan Minister Hsu had stated that the ministry would initially focus on recruiting workers from northeastern India because 'their skin colour and dietary habits are closer to ours.'
Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun issued an apology on Tuesday for her remarks regarding the planned recruitment of Indian migrant workers, which some have criticised as "racist," as reported by Central News Agency Taiwan.
In an interview, Minister Hsu had stated that the ministry would initially focus on recruiting workers from northeastern India because 'their skin colour and dietary habits are closer to ours.'
She further stated that 'individuals in this region, mostly Christians, are skilled in manufacturing, construction, and farming, as per Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) assessments,' as per Central News Agency.
