Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
Published On Jan 7, 2025, 1:11 AM
Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-linked ship that may have damaged an undersea internet cable critical for communications between Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, and the United States. The incident raises concerns over the vulnerability of Taiwan's critical infrastructure and mirrors similar sabotage activities seen in Europe. Fortunately, communication services were quickly rerouted, preventing major outages. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and potential strategies of intimidation by China against Taiwan.
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Given the geopolitical implications of the incident, potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities could affect the operations of telecommunications companies in Taiwan. Investors may need to monitor stocks associated with infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity.