The annual report ranks more than 180 countries in four tiers of anti-trafficking performance, with tier 1 being the best, followed by tier 2, tier 2 watch list and tier 3. The report said that there were “significant challenges” that remained unaddressed in Taiwan and reiterated recommendations for improvement. Taiwan is home to more than 700,000 foreign workers, with some incurring substantial debt to pay brokers’ high recruitment fees and deposits, while many earn significantly less than the minimum wage, it said. Taiwan was one of 34 nations in tier 1, along with the Czech Republic, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, the UK and the US, the report said. China was one of 19 nations in tier 3, which also includes Myanmar, North Korea and Nicaragua, it said.

Source: Taipei Times June 26, 2020 15:56 UTC