The island’s population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.
The number of unaccounted for migrants on the island has doubled in the last four years, reaching 90,000 this January.
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.
Taichung City, Taiwan – Bernard keeps a low profile.
Heading to work on the streets of Taiwan, the 45-year-old Filipino migrant worker dodges glances and often checks his face mask to make sure his appearance is concealed.
To hide his accent, he often speaks in a near-whisper.
Nearly 1 million foreign residents risk being stranded in any cross-Strait conflict, with few rescue plans in place.
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