A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing
When a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to divert internet traffic from the broken line to keep customers on the island connected.
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 says Chinese-owned ship suspected of damaging sea cable goes dark
A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday.Taiwan has asked South Korean authorities for assistance in the investigation into the ship after rough seas prevented them boarding the vessel near northern Taiwan,
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 reports 11 Chinese aircraft, nine navy vessels near its territory
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan reported increased military activity around the island, with 11 aircraft from the People's Liberation
China's 'gray zone' tactics against Taiwan exposed after the island's undersea cables suffer damage
The recent damage to an undersea cable off Taiwan's coast has raised alarm over China's growing use of 'gray zone' tactics—non-military but strategic methods aimed at undermining Taiwan's security. Suspicion points toward China after the Shunxin39,
Taiwan investigates suspicious cable damage amid China tensions
The damage to an undersea internet cable has raised Taiwan's concerns about possible "gray area" operations by China. The Taiwanese Coast Guard suspects a Chinese ship may have been involved. Taiwanese telecommunications company Chunghwa Telecom reported damage to an international undersea internet cable,
Taiwan bolsters defences amid concerns over undersea cable damage
The damage to an undersea internet cable has heightened Taiwan's concerns about possible "grey area" operations by China. The Taiwanese Coast Guard suspects that a Chinese vessel may have been involved in the incident.
Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft, ships near territory in recent incursion; ‘PLA crossed median line’
In recent incursion by the Chinese PLA, at least eight Chinese aircraft and six naval ships were detected near Taiwanese ...
China constructing ‘D-Day style’ barges for possible Taiwan invasion
China is reportedly constructing “D-Day style” barges which could be used in an invasion of Taiwan. At least three of the new ...
Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a ...
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4 mln a day in 2024, report says
Cyberattacks on Taiwan government departments doubled in 2024 from the previous year to an average of 2.4 million attacks a ...
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Taiwan reports eight Chinese aircraft, five navy vessels near its territory
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected eight aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and five ...
Taiwan FM hails importance of US relationship, says group visits 'contribute to peace and stability'
Days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a delegation headed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation ...
Exclusive—Chinese Patents Reveal Aim to Cut Undersea Cables
Copper residue on the cutting anchor would indicate if the cut was successful, the patent application said. Copper is the preferred conductor material used in subsea cables. Reached by telephone for ...
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Half of Japan firms prepared in event of Taiwan contingency
Over half of major Japanese firms said they are prepared or are making preparations for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan amid Beijing's growing military assertiveness, a Kyodo News survey showed ...