Recently, Wu Chia-Hung, Captain of the Northern District Affairs Brigade of the Immigration Agency, joined hands with the Mainland Affairs Council, the Straits Exchange Foundation, and other organizations to visit the Keelung area as part of the "Mobile Train" care and outreach initiative. This program involved visiting businesses and community centers operated by new immigrants, listening to their concerns, and providing support.
The first stop was "Ruoling Delicacies Chongqing Spicy Hot Pot". The founder, Tang Ruoling, is originally from Sichuan and has lived in Taiwan for over 22 years through family reunification. In 2015, she partnered with Liu Keqin from Jiangsu to establish the restaurant, bringing authentic Chongqing flavors to Taiwan. The restaurant not only offers delicious dishes from their hometown but also provides job opportunities for new immigrants. Tang Ruoling specially prepared a traditional Chongqing New Year snack called "Chongqing Crispy Pork", which was highly praised by the guests.
The Immigration Agency, along with the Mainland Affairs Council and the Straits Exchange Foundation, visited new immigrants (Photo / Screenshot from the Immigration Agency website)
The second stop was "Huai Xuan Fruit and Vegetable Store", founded by Nguyen Thuy Mieu from Vietnam. Having lived in Taiwan for 24 years, she has two children. She started her own business two and a half years ago to balance family life and her livelihood. Actively involved in charity work, she collaborates with organizations such as the Mustard Seed Mission and the Taiwan Adventure Learning Development Association to raise funds for disadvantaged groups, demonstrating her commitment to social care as a new immigrant.
The final stop was the "Keelung Bafangyuan Women and Children Association" location, where the team visited Miao Qiuping from Jiangsu and Ng Mei-Chen from Hong Kong. After her marriage, Qiuping focused on caring for her family. Once her children grew up, she became a volunteer, supporting new immigrants and participating in elder care meal services. During the visit, she demonstrated her signature dessert, "Cheese Banana Puff", while sharing her life journey in Taiwan.
Ng Mei-Chen moved to Taiwan with her family in 1988. She once ran a breakfast shop before transitioning to selling Hong Kong-style roast meats, successfully establishing her business in Keelung for over 30 years. Now retired, she continues her lifelong learning journey by taking courses in beauty, Chinese cuisine, coffee making, and elderly care, earning multiple certifications. Her daughter, Liu Yao-Wei, has taken over the family business, running "Yong Chuan Roast Meats" and continuing her mother's dedication and hard work.
During the visit, the new immigrants enthusiastically exchanged life experiences. Captain Wu Chia-Hung expressed his gratitude to Association President Ding Lina for her long-term dedication to caring for new immigrants and acknowledged her contributions.
The Immigration Agency stated that new immigrants and their children are a vital force in Taiwan's multicultural society. In the future, the agency will continue to create a welcoming environment for immigrants, ensuring they can live securely, develop their businesses, and encourage more people to participate in charitable activities to give back to society.
