Taiwan Political Clash: Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Use of Migrant Workers at KMT Rally

KMT Denies Allegations Amidst Claims of Employment Law Violations at Taipei Protest

A political dispute has emerged in Taiwan following a Kuomintang (KMT) rally on Ketagalan Boulevard, where accusations of employment law violations have surfaced. The KMT organized a demonstration titled "Anti-Green Communism, Fight Dictatorship." During live streaming from the event, a broadcaster interviewed individuals wearing hats representing Hsinchu City Legislator 鄭正鈐 (Zheng Zhengqian), however, the individuals spoke Vietnamese. One respondent stated in Vietnamese that they "didn't know why they were there," sparking concerns.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has raised questions, alleging a potential breach of the Employment Service Act. 鄭正鈐 (Zheng Zhengqian) has yet to publicly respond. However, the KMT Hsinchu City branch has denied any organized mobilization of migrant workers, stating that those present were simply supporters attending the rally voluntarily.

林志潔 (Lin Zhijie), a specially appointed professor at the College of Law and Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and a former DPP legislative candidate, has weighed in on the matter. She cited Article 57, Clause 3, and Article 68, Paragraph 1 of the Employment Service Act, stating that employers are prohibited from assigning foreign workers to duties outside the scope of their permitted work. Additionally, hiring foreign *移工 (Yigong, migrant workers)* for unauthorized activities, which could include participating in events like the rally on their day off, would be considered a violation of the law.