Work has begun on calculating how much it will costs to fix the damage caused by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Hualien in early April. Taiwan has announced six more cabinet picks as the country's next administration begins to take shape. Plus, a high-profile child pornography scandal in Taiwan sparks a wider conversation about a nefarious global issue.
Also:
- Unseasonable heat troubles Taiwan's largest religious procession.
- Floods caused by heavy storms kill dozens in Pakistan.
- China's first quarter GDP growth has met Beijing's target, surpassing all expectations.