A packed new Taipei shopping complex had its first mishap a day into trial opening, though nobody was hurt.

• An elevator at Far Eastern Garden City, the mall at the Taipei Dome, broke down on the sixth floor Sunday night.
• About 17 shoppers were stuck inside until Taipei firefighters got them out.
• Everyone came out awake and alert, and no one needed a hospital.
• The mall had only opened its full trial run the day before, making this an awkward start.
• What caused the failure is still under investigation.

Outlook: Expect a safety inspection of the mall's elevators before the official opening.