Taiwan's Matsu islands cut off

Taiwan's link to Matsu Islands damaged, China suspected
Submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been severely damaged, raising concern in Taipei. Authorities suspect China of intentional actions. Taiwanese authorities have reported that the submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been "disconnected.
Taiwan activates backup communication for Matsu Islands after undersea cables malfunction
Disruptions to undersea cables have been a particularly alarming issue for Taiwan given it has repeatedly complained about “grey zone” Chinese activities around the island, designed to pressure it without direct confrontation, such as balloon overflights and sand dredging.
Taiwan's Matsu islands cut off after submarine cable damage
Taiwan's authorities reported that submarine cables connecting Taiwan to its Matsu Islands, which are home to about 14,000 people, have been disconnected. Alternative communication solutions have been established.
Taiwan says undersea cables to Matsu Islands ‘disconnected’
Disruptions to undersea cables have been a particularly alarming issue for Taiwan given it has repeatedly complained about “grey zone” Chinese activities around the island, designed to pressure it without direct confrontation, such as balloon overflights and sand dredging.
Taiwan's submarine cable cut near China raises gray-zone concerns, again
Taiwan's digital infrastructure faced challenges again as two submarine cables connecting Taiwan and the Matsu Islands were completely severed on January 22, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that highlight the vulnerability of critical communication networks in the region.
Taiwan says undersea cables to island near China ‘disconnected’
Taiwan on Wednesday reported that its undersea cable to the Matsu Islands near China has been completely disconnected due to the aging of the core wires. In a statement, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said that backup communication, including microwave communication, has been activated.
Taiwan activates backup comm for Matsu Islands after undersea cable glitch
Back-up communications including microwave communications have been activated, they said, which could allow internet services to partially resume in the islands
Taiwan Activates Back-up Communications for Matsu Islands
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands were disconnected, prompting the activation of back-up communication systems. Two of the cables, which connect Matsu with Taiwan,
Communication between Taiwan, Matsu back to normal: Chunghwa Telecom
"Repairs are expected to be completed in the near term, sea conditions permitting, to provide Matsu Islands with more stable communication service and quality," said Chunghwa Telecom, which is 35.29-percent owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Taiwan says undersea cables to Matsu Islands cut
Taiwan says vital undersea cables close to China's coast have been disconnected, affecting internet services to the islands where around 14,000 people live.
Taiwan Activates Back-Up Communications After Undersea Cable Disruption
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs reported undersea cables to the Matsu Islands were disconnected, citing 'natural deterioration.' Backup communications were activated to restore internet services.
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