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Clandestine labor migration to Taiwan
Asian and Pacific Migration Journal : APMJ
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Illegal migration to Taiwan is increasing rapidly, primarily from Southeast Asia. Labor shortages and changing worker attitudes are prompting the Taiwanese government to consider importing foreign labor systematically.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Illegal migration to Taiwan is a growing concern.
- Many foreign workers overstay visitor visas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the sources and characteristics of illegal foreign workers in Taiwan.
- To understand the factors driving the need for foreign labor.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of official data on illegal migration.
- Examination of sociodemographic and attitudinal shifts in the Taiwanese workforce.
Main Results:
- Major source countries include Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.
- The illegal foreign worker population is estimated at 40,000, predominantly male.
- Labor shortages in low-skilled sectors are evident.
Conclusions:
- Societal changes and labor demands necessitate a structured approach to foreign labor importation.
- Taiwan faces pressure to develop policies for managing and potentially legalizing foreign workers.
Keywords:
AsiaAttitudeBehaviorChinaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AsiaEconomic FactorsHuman ResourcesIllegal MigrantsInternational MigrationLabor ForceLabor MigrationMigrantsMigrationMigration PolicyOrganization And AdministrationPlanningPolicyPolicy DevelopmentPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation PolicyPsychological FactorsSocial PolicyTaiwan