Kinmen language not on list of official written languages, Matsu's is

Taiwanese passports can now include romanization of Hoklo, Hakka, and indigenous names

The National Languages Development Act passed the third reading on Dec. 25

Since English is not the native language of Taiwanese people, the difficulty level of promoting English as an official language should be carefully assessed

The draft act outlines the government's obligation to preserve and promote national languages, which are defined as spoken or sign languages long practiced by ethnic groups in Taiwan