Taiwan announces the establishment of five new coastal brigades, the latest in a growing list of measures to beef up the country's defense capabilities. A Taiwan health ministry employee has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive health data, but human rights campaigners say the case points to a lack of oversight of government data access. And the country passes a sweeping new climate law, which seeks to bring Taiwan in line with internatioanl commitments on reducing carbon emissions. Also:
- Taiwan lifts a monthslong ban on the catching and selling of fertilized crabs.
- Pakistan seeks disaster relief following devastating floods.
- China suspends issuing visas to retaliate against "discriminatory" border restrictions.