Matsu, Taiwan and Internet Cables

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.
Matsu Undersea Internet Cables Severed - TaiwanPlus News
The digital affairs ministry says undersea internet cables connecting Taiwan's Matsu with the main island have been severed. Reuters, citing sources, says one cable was completely disconnected while another seriously malfunctioned.
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 activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands after undersea cables malfunctioned
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected due to "natural deterioration" and back-up communications were activated.
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.
Taiwan strengthens undersea cable security amid rising threats
According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), undersea cables carry more than 90% of global internet data traffic and face more than 150 cable breaks annually worldwide, primarily due to human errors and accidents.
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 Blames 'Deterioration' For Latest Subsea Cable Outages
Two ageing subsea telecoms cables serving Taiwan's Matsu archipelago have stopped functioning, with the outages blamed on "natural deterioration", Taipei communication officials said on Wednesday.
Taipai on alert: Suspected sabotage of Taiwan-Matsu cables
Submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been severely damaged, sparking concern in Taipei. Authorities suspect China intentionally damaged them. Taiwanese authorities have reported that the submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands,
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