Workers accused of 'breaking the law'

At the end of December, authorities on Taiwan said residents employed in Fujian province as assistants to community directors had breached laws that ban them from working for local governments on the Chinese mainland.

Those who break the law governing cross-Straits relations are subject to fines ranging from NT$100,000 to NT$500,000 ($3,246 to $16,230).

The authorities said everyone in this position has been contacted and asked to explain their situation.