China's "humanitarian" patrols around Taiwan's outlying Kinmen islands meet with apprehension and understanding from residents, officials and fishers. Taiwan's health ministry has fined a restaurant chain over a food poisoning case that has claimed two lives, and has also found that the chain had allowed its liability insurance to lapse. And environmentalists are adamant that a planned hike of electricity prices should go ahead despite calls for a freeze from the political opposition. Also:
- Foreign nationals in Taiwan face discrimination when it comes to access to disability services.
- The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan is set to receive a new director, with its current deputy director to step up into the lead role.
- The environment ministry launches a sustainable clothing initiative for Taiwan's garment industry.
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