Taiwan’s coast guard has accused a Chinese-linked ship of damaging an undersea internet cable, disrupting global communications and internet services. The Taiwanese authorities claim seven Chinese nationals were on board the vessel at the time of the incident.
The incident is believed to have occurred in the South China Sea, where tensions between Taiwan and China are high. Authorities are investigating the cause of the damage and potential involvement by Chinese officials or military personnel.
The disruption has significant implications for global internet connectivity, with many businesses and organizations relying on undersea cables for their online operations.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/asia/taiwan-internet-cable-china.html