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.

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.

Chunghwa Telecom Co (中華電信) immediately switched to a microwave backup system to maintain communications between Taiwan proper and Lienchiang County (Matsu) after two undersea cables malfunctioned due to natural deterioration, the Ministry of Digital Affairs told an emergency news conference yesterday morning.

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,

Taiwan expresses serious concerns about potential sabotage of its undersea communication cables, which could disrupt critical telecommunications.

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.

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.