Taiwan believes China is behind damage to one of its crucial undersea cables
Taiwan suspects China of being behind damage to a crucial subsea communications cable just off its northern coast, which occurred last week.
Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship Sabotaged Undersea Internet Cable
The incident raises concern China will try to cut all undersea cables to Taiwan in the event of a military invasion, so Taiwan is racing to develop a satellite-based internet service.
China-Linked Ship Suspected of Undersea Cable Sabotage
Taiwanese authorities are investigating the severing of an undersea telecommunications cable near the island's northern coast, suspecting the involvement of a Cameroon-registered cargo ship with the Chinese name Shunxin-39.
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.
Taiwan Says Chinese Ship Broke Subsea Cable in Alleged Sabotage
Taiwan suspects a Chinese-owned cargo vessel damaged an undersea cable near its northeastern coast Friday, in an alleged act of sabotage that highlights the vulnerabilities of Taipei’s offshore communications infrastructure.
Taiwan Coast Guard Blames Chinese-Owned Ship For Cutting Undersea Communications Cable
A Chinese-owned vessel is suspected of severing an undersea cable off the Taiwanese coast recently, according to authorities on the island. Taiwan’s coast guard requested that the cargo ship return to shore for an investigation,
China’s latest Taiwan wargame established a strategic position before Trump arrives
Last month, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army staged a surprise war game – the third of 2024 and the largest ever – ...
Will China Invade Taiwan in 2025?
China has claimed that the self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has refused to renounce using force against it.
Xi says China’s annexation of Taiwan can’t be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop ...
China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set ...
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For the Navy, all eyes will be on the China-Taiwan question: 2025 preview
This article is one of many in a series in which Breaking Defense reporters look back on the most significant (and ...
A China-Taiwan War Would Start an Economic Crisis. America Isn’t Ready.
Right now, America isn’t ready. As a report from a House panel concluded last year: “The United States lacks a contingency ...
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.
Taiwan says China is boosting efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
The National Security Bureau said the number of pieces of false or biased information distributed by China increased 60% last ...
Taiwan is preparing more than just the military for a China invasion
Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.
Will Trump stand up to Russia and China, or appease their lust for power?
The element that incentivizes Ukraine to persevere and accept further sacrifices is the ultimate value of any nation: its ...
Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats.