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MOI 2O18 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

Table 11-2 Exchange Entries Numbers of Mainland Chinese Entering Taiwan
Unit: Person-times
Medical Exchange
Professional Business (including physical
Year Tourists Social Exchange
Exchange Exchange examination and
cosmetic surgery)
2013 2,263,476 170,805 150,260 79,597 …

2014 3,328,224 77,594 154,799 111,995 55,482
2015 3,335,923 81,350 174,380 112,976 60,176
2016 2,736,053 77,939 133,461 87,729 30,126

2017 1,980,501 70,942 116,242 80,663 22,136

3. 2018 policy measures

E-schedule has been applied since March 16, 2018. This innovation enhances key-in efficiency effectively
and saves time of scanning and file conversion substantially.

“Regulations Governing the Entry of the People of the Mainland China Area in the Taiwan Area”
and the“Regulations Governing the Tourist Activity of the People of the Mainland China Area in the

Taiwan Area”are both proposed to be amended in 2018 to promote cross-exchange and strengthen
management of visitors.

VI. International Interaction and Cooperation

1. Constructing International Cooperative Networks
Since 2007, MOUs have been important tools for establishing stronger cross-country collaborations

for the NIA. To combat international crime and protect the rights of immigrants, the NIA has signed
MOUs with 19 countries. Looking forward, the NIA will continue to actively encourage establishing
partnerships through MOUs and identifying areas of collaboration.

On March 17, 2017, the NIA of the Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. and the Ministry of State of the

Republic of Paula signed an "Agreement on Concerning Cooperation in Immigration Affairs and
Human Trafficking Prevention", ensuring closer cooperation between both sides on matters regarding
immigration affairs and human trafficking prevention.

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