Taiwan activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands

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 Activates Back-Up Communication for Matsu Islands After Undersea Cables Malfunctioned
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.
Matsu undersea cables disrupted by natural causes: ministry
Two undersea cables connecting Lienchiang County (Matsu) with Taiwan proper were disrupted due to “natural deterioration” and could be repaired by next month, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said today.
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.
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.
Taiwan concerned over undersea cable sabotage
Taiwan expresses serious concerns about potential sabotage of its undersea communication cables, which could disrupt critical telecommunications.
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 Matsu Islands are ‘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 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'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 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.
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Taiwan says navy ready to protect undersea cables
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