Taiwan’s Matsu Islands prepare for a possible China invasion: ‘I don’t want to die, but we have to fight’ Beijing has been ramping up military pressure on Taiwan ahead of crucial elections ...

The Matsu island chain was on the front line of fighting during the Chinese civil war in the 1940s and its closest island is just six miles off the coast of China’s Fujian province. The islands ...

Life With Limited Internet on the Matsu Islands. When the first cable initially broke down on February 2, after being damaged by a Chinese fishing boat, barely anyone in the Matsu Islands noticed.

China has lifted travel restrictions on visits to Taiwan's Matsu islands. Fujian province, which is closest to the islands, has resumed processing visas for independent and group travelers.

Taiwan Activates Back-Up Communication for Matsu Islands After Undersea Cables Malfunctioned TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the ...

Taiwan’s digital affairs ministry said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected and sources said back-up communications ...

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 and sources said back-up communications ...

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 ...

A view from the 670-foot summit of Mt. Bi looks down on the airport's single runway jutting out into into the sea on Beigan in the Matsu island group, off northern Taiwan, on Aug. 22, 2012. (AP ...