Taiwan, China and Matsu islands

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's submarine cable cut near China raises gray-zone concerns, again
Taiwan's digital infrastructure faced challenges again as two submarine cables connecting Taiwan and the Matsu Islands were completely severed on January 22, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that highlight the vulnerability of critical communication networks in the region.
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.
Another Severed Submarine Cable Raises Alarm in Taiwan
A series of incidents, both at home and in Europe, stoked concerns about Chinese attempts to disrupt telecommunications in Taiwan.
Taiwan Digital Ministry says undersea cables to Matsu Islands are 'disconnected'
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the offshore Matsu Islands, which lie off the coast of China, were disconnected and sources said back-up communications were activated.
Taiwan Activates Back-Up Communication for Matsu Islands After Undersea Cables Malfunctioned
Government officials said the two cables connecting Matsu with the main Taiwan island were completely disconnected earlier on Wednesday and were expected to be restored before the end of February. Back-up communications including microwave communications have been activated,
Submarine cable breakdown disrupts Taiwan's Matsu Islands
Submarine cables connecting Taiwan to its Matsu Islands, home to approximately 14,000 people, have been disconnected, Taiwan's authorities reported. Alternative communication methods have been established.
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