Taiwan blames "natural deterioration" for latest subsea cable outageData Center

Written By John Manock

Dynamics | January 22, 2025

  • The government said that subsea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected due to "natural deterioration."

  • According to Deputy Digital Minister Chiueh no "suspicious" ships were detected when the cables went offline.

  • Earlier this month, four fibers of a Chunghwa Telecom-operated subsea cable were damaged off the coast at Yehliu, New Taipei City, on January 3, 2025.

John Manock
Previous

MOX Networks Joins Topaz Subsea Cable to Extend Capacity and Create a New Asia-Pacific Gateway
Next

When American allies' undersea cables are severed, suspicion falls on Russia and China