Labor in Taiwan
I would like strongly to take issue with the characterization of Taiwan’s labor practices presented in Jeff Ballinger and Deborah Sklar’s Aug. 7 commentary [on Indonesia]. I cannot speak for other countries, but can unequivocally state that the Republic of China on Taiwan never used troops for “the suppression of worker upheavals.” Clearly, unfair labor practices are of great concern to us all, but Taiwan should not be made a scapegoat.
To speak of a “system” which Taiwanese businessmen brought to other countries is incorrect, especially considering that, as documented by international human rights organizations, the citizens of Taiwan enjoy the full range of human rights.
HERBERT NIEN
Senior Information Officer
Taipei Economic and Cultural
Office, Los Angeles
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