J. Special Protective Measures Issue 22: Children and Youth in Emergency Settings Humanitarian Aid Mechanism for Children and Youths in Emergency Settings 119. According to the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), since the implementation of the Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Project, all cases involving children and youth seeking residency in Taiwan in accordance with Article 18 of the Laws and Regulations Regarding Hong Kong & Macao Affairs have been reviewed and passed, thus allowing them to establish residency and attend school in Taiwan. Due to the sensitive nature of the provision of humanitarian aid to Hong Kong citizens, MAC did not clarify the assistance mechanism or legal criteria and only replied that no child or youth asylum application has been denied. 120. Recommendation: The Government should establish a humanitarian aid mechanism for children and youth in emergency settings to provide child and youth applicants with the necessary assistance in healthcare, school attendance, housing, and living expenses, and residency extension so as to ensure that they can lead a comfortable life in Taiwan. Issue 23: Economically Exploited Children and Youths Working Environment of Children and Youths 121. Between 2018 and 2019, the occurrence of two cases of child/youth worker exploitation—one was subject to workplace bullying and beaten to death and the other was held captive and tortured90— attracted the attention of domestic NGOs, the media, and the general public. 90 Taiwan Alliance for Advancement of Youth Rights and Welfare (2020). Press Release. Retrieved fromhttps://www.youthrights.org.tw/news/1495. 60