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Greenpeace is warning that Taiwan must take stronger action to protect human rights in its distant-water fishing fleet, following the US State Department's latest Trafficking in Persons Report. The report placed Taiwan in the highest tier for combating trafficking, but highlighted concerns about the treatment of migrant workers. Greenpeace is calling for more vessel inspections and greater supply chain transparency.

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00:00Greenpeace says Taiwan still has work to do when it comes to protecting human rights in its fishing
00:05industry. The warning follows a new U.S. State Department report on human trafficking, which
00:10again ranked Taiwan in the top tier for meeting minimum standards. But the report also flags
00:16ongoing concerns about how migrant workers are treated, especially in its distant water fishing
00:20fleet. Greenpeace is urging the government to carry out more inspections on vessels
00:24and to make supply chains more transparent. This comes just days after the U.S. blocked
00:29imports of Taiwan-made giant bicycles and parts over allegations of forced labor in the supply chain.
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