Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17pm on 06 Mar 2024,Wednesday India Global
Taiwan's labour minister issued an apology after facing backlash for her "racist" remarks on Indian migrant workers' recruitment. In an interview, she stated that Taiwan would hire from India's northeast due to similar "skin colour and eating habits." Despite domestic criticism, she clarified that Taiwan's labour policies aim for equality. The comments sparked outrage on social media, with concerns raised over safety and crime rates. Both the labour and foreign ministries apologized to India for the remarks, emphasizing the need for review and improvement in recruitment practices.
