To set up an emigration consultation service from Hong Kong, Taiwan 1:52 on June 19
While China is debating a "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental moves in Hong Kong, Taiwanese authorities next month will help Hong Kong people want to move to Taiwan for political reasons. , A dedicated window will be set up.
The ``national security legislation'' that China decided to introduce in Hong Kong is to crack down on anti-governmental movements where protest activities continue, and the deliberation of related bills is held by the Standing Committee in Beijing from 18th. started.
Against this backdrop, Taiwanese authorities have announced that they will set up a dedicated desk next month to receive consultations from people who wish to move from Hong Kong to Taiwan.
According to the announcement, in case of deciding that it is necessary to escape from Hong Kong due to political reasons, we will support living expenses etc., will respond to consultation on school attendance, employment, entrepreneurship, and move the base of civic groups and companies from Hong Kong to Taiwan I will support you.
The support package was put together under the direction of President Cai Ying-wen, who has shown support for the people of Hong Kong seeking democratization, and the authorities said that the acceptance of funds and specialized human resources from Hong Kong will also contribute to the economic development of Taiwan. It is supposed to be connected.
The number of Hong Kong qualifications for long-term stays in Taiwan has increased by 40% over the last year to approximately 5,800 people over the past year, and it is expected that the number will increase further due to the introduction of the "national safety legislation."