Foreign nationals deemed "high-level" professionals can now apply for Taiwan citizenship after two years' residence.
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00:00Some foreign professionals now only need to live in Taiwan for two years to become a naturalized citizen.
00:06The country's Nationality Act has been amended as the government seeks to attract more international talent.
00:12The new law applies to high-level professionals in fields like tech, arts and culture, sport, economics, and education.
00:20People who qualify also won't have to give up their citizenship of other countries.
00:25That's something most people who apply for Taiwanese citizenship have to do.
00:29After the amendment passed, lawmakers said they hope the change will help Taiwan be more competitive internationally.