Taiwan, China and Subsea Cable

Taiwan believes China is behind damage to one of its crucial undersea cables
Taiwan suspects China of being behind damage to a crucial subsea communications cable just off its northern coast, which occurred last week.
China-Linked Ship Suspected of Undersea Cable Sabotage
Taiwanese authorities are investigating the severing of an undersea telecommunications cable near the island's northern coast, suspecting the involvement of a Cameroon-registered cargo ship with the Chinese name Shunxin-39.
Taiwan Says Chinese Ship Broke Subsea Cable in Alleged Sabotage
Taiwan suspects a Chinese-owned cargo vessel damaged an undersea cable near its northeastern coast Friday, in an alleged act of sabotage that highlights the vulnerabilities of Taipei’s offshore communications infrastructure.
Taiwan Coast Guard Blames Chinese-Owned Ship For Cutting Undersea Communications Cable
A Chinese-owned vessel is suspected of having severed an undersea cable off the Taiwanese coast recently, according to authorities on the island. Taiwan’s coast guard requested that the cargo ship return to shore for an investigation,
Taiwan's undersea cable cut: China suspected amid rising tensions
The telecommunications cable connecting Taiwan to the mainland has been cut. Due to bad weather, a suspected vessel, a tanker under the Cameroonian flag, could not be detained and continued its journey to South Korea.
Taiwan accuses China of damaging submarine cable off its coast - FT
Taiwan said a Chinese vessel had damaged an underwater internet cable off the island's northern coast. This led to a temporary disruption of communication, the Financial Times reports. According to the agency,
Taiwan cable severed: Suspicions point to China amidst tensions
The telecommunications cable connecting Taiwan to the mainland has been severed. Due to adverse weather, a suspected vessel—a tanker flying under the Cameroonian flag—could not be detained and continued its journey to South Korea.

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