Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities

The role of migrant workers is frequently marginalized amid industrial development, labor shortages, and the domination of state to state arrangements. In fact, the position of migrant workers should be considered as a primary factor in bilateral relations and trade agreements, notably between Indon...

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Autores principales:	Ali Maksum, Ching-lung Tsay, Ali Muhammad
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Publicado:	Universitas Gadjah Mada 2021
Materias:	indonesian migrant workers indonesia-taiwan relations role of migrant workers bilateral (economic) cooperation Political science (General) JA1-92 Social sciences (General) H1-99
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:2cb50a0cf808429d871641d86969efd12021-12-02T17:20:44ZIndonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities1410-49462502-788310.22146/jsp.51303https://doaj.org/article/2cb50a0cf808429d871641d86969efd12021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jsp/article/view/51303https://doaj.org/toc/1410-4946https://doaj.org/toc/2502-7883The role of migrant workers is frequently marginalized amid industrial development, labor shortages, and the domination of state to state arrangements. In fact, the position of migrant workers should be considered as a primary factor in bilateral relations and trade agreements, notably between Indonesia and Taiwan. The reason is that the influx of migrant workers has undoubtedly given many benefits to both Indonesia and Taiwan governments. The Indonesian government considered that in the midst of insufficient job opportunities, migrant workers working in Taiwan indirectly lowered the unemployment rate. In addition, Indonesia acknowledged the high contribution of migrant workers by remittances to national income. At the same time, Taiwan recognized the importance of Indonesian migrant workers in the national economy, as well as strengthening Taiwan’s second-track diplomacy with Indonesia vis-à-vis China. This article argues the dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, influenced by two factors: (1) the state dilemma and (2) people’s realities, affecting the international relations between Indonesia and Taiwan. Therefore, this paper aims to explore possible answers by discussing the state dilemma and peoples’ realities from the perspective of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. This study represents qualitative research supplemented by data obtained from interviews with Indonesian workers in Taiwan. The authors are also intensively contacted and involved through activities with Indonesian workers and communities.Ali MaksumChing-lung TsayAli MuhammadUniversitas Gadjah Madaarticleindonesian migrant workersindonesia-taiwan relationsrole of migrant workersbilateral (economic) cooperationPolitical science (General)JA1-92Social sciences (General)H1-99ENJSP: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 80-96 (2021)
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description	The role of migrant workers is frequently marginalized amid industrial development, labor shortages, and the domination of state to state arrangements. In fact, the position of migrant workers should be considered as a primary factor in bilateral relations and trade agreements, notably between Indonesia and Taiwan. The reason is that the influx of migrant workers has undoubtedly given many benefits to both Indonesia and Taiwan governments. The Indonesian government considered that in the midst of insufficient job opportunities, migrant workers working in Taiwan indirectly lowered the unemployment rate. In addition, Indonesia acknowledged the high contribution of migrant workers by remittances to national income. At the same time, Taiwan recognized the importance of Indonesian migrant workers in the national economy, as well as strengthening Taiwan’s second-track diplomacy with Indonesia vis-à-vis China. This article argues the dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, influenced by two factors: (1) the state dilemma and (2) people’s realities, affecting the international relations between Indonesia and Taiwan. Therefore, this paper aims to explore possible answers by discussing the state dilemma and peoples’ realities from the perspective of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. This study represents qualitative research supplemented by data obtained from interviews with Indonesian workers in Taiwan. The authors are also intensively contacted and involved through activities with Indonesian workers and communities.
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title	Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities
title_short	Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities
title_full	Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities
title_fullStr	Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities
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Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities

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