Chinese technicians join airport MRT project

Taiwan's Railway Bureau has invited eight Chinese technicians to assist with the construction of the Taoyuan Airport MRT project, specifically for the A14 Station's ceiling acoustic lining. The bureau confirmed the technicians' presence after an internet user raised concerns about allowing individuals from an "enemy state" access to a major national infrastructure project.

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The bureau reassured the public that the technicians’ activities were limited to technical guidance and did not involve sensitive systems.

The bureau's Northern Region Engineering Branch Office stated that the technicians were invited by subcontractor Taiwan Handle Industrial Co. for short-term entry to provide site inspections and technical guidance. Their entry was approved by the National Immigration Agency for "business contract fulfillment services," adhering to regulations. The office emphasized that their activities were confined to technical guidance within the scope of their contract and did not involve general employment or migrant worker categories.

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Taiwan Handle Industrial Co （台灣手把工業） of the Taoyuan airport MRT’s “Contract No. CU05 Project A14 Station Civil, MEP & ECS Work” had invited eight Chinese technicians for short-term entry from Monday to Friday to assist with site inspections and technical guidance for the A14 Station ceiling acoustic lining.

Officials reassured the public that the technicians' work was limited to the CU05 contract construction site and did not pose information security risks or involve sensitive systems. The guidance operations have concluded, and all personnel have departed. The bureau pledged to implement stricter personnel management and safety controls for future public works projects requiring specialized technical support to ensure engineering quality and construction safety, and to avoid public alarm.

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All personnel were approved by the National Immigration Agency to enter Taiwan for “business contract fulfillment services,” in line with regulations.