The Taiwan Labor Ministry apologised for minister’s ‘inaccurate’ choice of words. Taipei: Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun issued an apology on Tuesday for her remarks regarding the planned recruitment of Indian migrant workers, which some have criticised as “racist,” as reported by Central News Agency Taiwan. In an interview, Minister Hsu had stated that the ministry would initially focus on recruiting workers from northeastern India because ‘their skin colour and dietary habits are closer to ours.’ She further stated that ‘individuals in this region, mostly Christians, are skilled in manufacturing, construction, and farming, as per Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) assessments,’ as per Central News Agency. At a legislative hearing Tuesday morning, Hsu expressed regret for her ‘inaccurate’ comments, clarifying that Taiwan’s labour policies aim for equality, devoid of discrimination, be it for local or foreign workers. According to the Central News Agency, she emphasized her intention to highlight the abilities and performance of Indian workers, dissociating from any discriminatory motives. Legislator Chen Kuan-ting of the Democratic Progressive Party strongly condemned Hsu’s remarks in a video …