Taiwan Says It Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship Damaged an Undersea Internet Cable
In 2023, the outlying Matsu Islands, within view of the Chinese coast, endured patchy internet for months after two undersea internet cables broke. These fiber optic cables that connect Taiwan to the internet suffered about 30 such breaks between 2017 and 2023.
Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship Sabotaged Undersea Internet Cable
The incident raises concern China will try to cut all undersea cables to Taiwan in the event of a military invasion, so Taiwan is racing to develop a satellite-based internet service.
Exclusive: China-linked shipowner denies Taiwan accusation of damaging undersea cable
The Chinese director of a firm whose vessel Taiwan suspects of having damaged an undersea communications cable said on Wednesday there was no evidence the ship was involved, an incident that has alarmed the government in Taipei.
Taiwan probes Chinese-linked ship over undersea cable damage
Taiwan is investigating a ship suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable, with suspicions of links to China. The damaged Trans-Pacific Express Cable, connecting Taiwan to global networks, was reported by Chunghwa Telecom.
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.
Chinese freighter allegedly damages US-Taiwan undersea Internet cable
A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.
Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather
Taiwan's coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.
Chinese vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable near Taiwan
Taiwanese authorities and some analysts say the Chinese vessel, which operates under two different flags, could be carrying out China’s gray zone operations against Taiwan
Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged
Taiwan has asked South Korea for assistance investigating a Chinese-owned ship suspected of cutting a subsea cable off its northern coast on Friday.
Taiwan, China trade barbs over undersea cable damage
Taiwan and China traded barbs over what the government in Taipei suspects was a Chinese-linked ship's damage to an undersea communications cable off the island's coast, an incident that has raised alarm bells on the island.
China Says Taiwan 'Hyped' Sea Cable Damage Claims
China on Wednesday accused Taiwan's ruling party of having "deliberately hyped" an incident in which a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable.
Why Taiwan may consider allowing foreigners to join its army
Taiwan’s military is considering recruiting foreigners into its armed forces. Currently, foreigners are not allowed to join the reserve forces, but plans are in motion to change this policy. Official ...
Taiwan considers foreign legion of fighters to counter China
Taiwan’s military is considering recruiting foreign fighters to address a troop shortage as pressure from China grows.
Jimmy Carter's passing met with mixed reactions in China, Taiwan
Praised in China for normalizing relations between Washington and Beijing, Carter’s decision to sever official ties with ...