Why Taiwan’s Push To Attract International Talent Is Faltering

A new report finds that 90% of Taiwanese employers can't find the skilled workers they need, compared to a global average of 77%. Taiwan’s government has ostensibly rolled out new policies to attract more international workers, but are they really addressing the pain points behind this talent shortage?

For this episode of Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus speaks to David Chang, the founder of Crossroads, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Taiwan become more internationally friendly and diverse. We discuss Taiwan’s “gold card” program, its bilingual ambitions and what it actually takes to retain talent in the country.