Article 2 The term "foreign special professional" in these Regulations shall refer to a foreign professional who possesses special expertise needed by the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "R.O.C.") in science & technology, the economy, education, culture & the arts, sports, finance, law, architectural design, national defense, or other fields, as announced by the central competent authority, or who has been recognized by the National Development Council in consultation with the central competent authority as possessing special expertise pursuant to the provisions set out in Subparagraph 2, Article 4 of the Act.