Taiwan probes Chinese-linked ship over undersea cable damage

Taiwan is investigating a cargo vessel linked to China for damaging an undersea cable critical to its internet connection. The ship, carrying seven Chinese nationals, is suspected of causing damage to the Trans-Pacific Express Cable, highlighting Taiwan’s infrastructure vulnerability amid rising tensions with China. The damaged cable serves as a crucial link for Taiwan, connecting it to South Korea, Japan, China, and the United States, raising concerns about the security of these fragile connections due to increased maritime activity around the island.

Full Article