Taiwan, China

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 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.
Taiwan claims China cut underwater internet cable
The Taiwanese government alleged that a Chinese -owned vessel cut an underwater internet cable in an act of sabotage.
Taiwan investigating if Chinese-linked ship damaged undersea internet cable
The incident comes as anxiety in Europe has risen over apparent acts of sabotage, including ones aimed at such undersea communication cables.
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.
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.
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 severing 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,
Will China Invade Taiwan in 2025?
China has claimed that the self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has refused to renounce using force against it.
Xi says China’s annexation of Taiwan can’t be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop ...
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially online.
China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set ...
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget due to legislative wrangling between the island's two major political parties.
Taiwan is preparing more than just the military for a China invasion
Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.
China’s latest Taiwan wargame established a strategic position before Trump arrives
Last month, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army staged a surprise war game – the third of 2024 and the largest ever – ...
Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats.
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On Day One: An Economic Contingency Plan for a Taiwan Crisis
Bromley and Freymann show that quick, sweeping decoupling from China is not a credible option in light of the country’s importance to the global economy.