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Taiwan investigates Chinese-linked ship over damaged undersea telecom cable
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The investigation into the disconnection of the undersea internet cable between Taiwan and its Penghu Islands is ongoing. Taiwan's coastguard is considering two possibilities: either it was an intentional act of sabotage or a simple accident. A Chinese-crewed cargo ship, Hong Tai 58, was found stranded near the time of the cable breakage and is suspected of towing the submarine cable. However, the investigation has not yet confirmed this. The Hong Tai 58 was registered in Togo with Chinese funding, suggesting potential ties to China.
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We will work tirelessly to ensure accountability and bolster defences against future threats.
All eight crew members are Chinese nationals and [we] do not rule out the possibility of the Chinese activity of grey-zone harassment.
Whether the cause of the undersea cable breakage was intentional sabotage or a simple accident remains to be clarified by further investigation.
China has a history of targeting Taiwan's infrastructure to probe international responses.
sources
- 1.The New York Times
- 2.The Times of India
- 3.ABC News (Australia)
- 4.CNN
- 5.The Guardian
- 6.ABC News
- 7.Agence France-Presse
- 8.Guardian
- 9.Reuters
- 10.Taipei Times
- 11.Times
perspectives
- 1.Russian Foreign Policy
- 2.Russia-Ukraine War
- 3.Chinese Foreign Policy
- 4.China Claims in South China Sea
- 5.Political status of Taiwan
- 6.Sabotage
- 7.Cybersecurity
- 8.Telecommunications
countries
- 1.Cameroon
- 2.China
- 3.Estonia
- 4.Finland
- 5.Hong Kong
- 6.Japan
- 7.Korea, Republic of
- 8.Lithuania
- 9.Russian Federation
- 10.Sweden
- 11.Togo
- 12.Taiwan, Province of China
organizations
- 1.Chunghwa Telecom
- 2.Taiwanese Coast Guard
- 3.Philadelphia Eagles
- 4.Elisa
- 5.Kuma Academy
- 6.North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
- 7.Elering
- 8.Fingrid
