So much misinformation! In 2000, Taipei 101 wasn't there but Hyatt and Exhibition Center are already there for a long time, Chung Hsiao East Road toward Sun Yet Xian memorial hall is busy shopping district!
Thank you so much for explaining these issues in detail. It’s true, so many people in Taiwan are not aware of these problems for long-term 外國人 in Taiwan, especially because it is no problem for native-born 台灣人 to hold dual citizenship.
Totally agreed with you on this issue Lukas. Total support to you guys and just signed out already! Actually Taiwan immigration laws need to be updated for sure. Keep it up because laws are made supposely equally for everybody!
I also like Lucas's discussion on some issues that can be improved in Taiwan. After all, we Taiwanese may ignore the existence of the problem because we are used to it or are numb to it. I think Lucas's discussion is very constructive for Taiwan, and I hope that our Taiwanese government can see this episode of Lucas's program. If Taiwan hopes to increase its visibility internationally, first of all, the voices of foreign residents in Taiwan cannot be ignored, but should be given great importance.
That's exaggerating and insulting.😡 24 years ago, presumably around 2000, Taipei has MRT running already. McDonald's, KFC's, Carrefour, 7-Eleven, and such are commonplace around Taiwan. Western breads and burgers are nothing new in Taiwan long before McDonald's arrived. There is no time people in Taiwan would "poke the burgers no knowing how to eat it."
I appreciate the contributions you have made, and I do understand how frustrated you are to be identified as a "foreigner", but I am still concerned about supporting your proposal. The main reason is that Taiwan is still in an unstable stage, and allowing foreigners to vote might not be appropriate at this stage. As lots of people mentioned, it might be abused. From my point of view, it is too risky. However, I do agree that Taiwan should be more foreign-friendly on the daily side, for example renting an apartment, applying for a bank account. On the other hand, I believe that being perceived as a "foreigner" is inevitable and Taiwan is not the only place doing that. From my experience in Japan, and my friend a Brazilian in Germany and US, we all have lots of limitations as a "foreigner".
Same here. My husband is Canadian, he has been here for 20 years. He doesn't want to give up his Canadian passport. So he still isn't a Taiwanese. He is so into Taiwanese politics. He really wants to vote. The law should change! Thank you, Lukas. I'm sure you'll definitely make a difference on this issue!
He can choose to become Taiwanese like many foreigners have. However, he has made a conscious decision to instead keep his Canadian passport which is his choice.
@@2MinuteWarning-ig4hq Yes, but I lived with him in Vancouver for a decade. I easily became a Canadian without giving up my Taiwanese passport. You think that's fair?
@@尤七弓 Every country decides their own citizenship policy based on the situation. Canada has a big land area with very few people. Taiwan is actually very small. Secondly, I question why you came to Taiwan. Due to Taiwan's policies we have been able to keep the cost of living from skyrocketing. Whereas in Canada things are just out of control and... good luck renting a house at an affordable price there. Thirdly, if you are Canadian you can sponsor him back to go back to Canada and get his citizenship back by a much faster route. So he can also become a Taiwanese/ Canadian dual citizen if you really want.
@@2MinuteWarning-ig4hq My dear, I came back cause my brother died and I became my parent's only child they could rely on. It wasn't my plan to come back in 2005. I thought I was going to stay in Vancouver till I retire. None of these immigration regulations was in my plan.
