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 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,
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 reports unprecedented undersea cable damage this year
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's remaining undersea cable link to the Matsu Islands near China was completely disconnected early Wednesday, the government said, adding to a string of such issues and raising concerns over the key tech economy's digital resilience.
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 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.
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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