Taiwan's authorities reported that submarine cables connecting Taiwan to its Matsu Islands, which are home to about 14,000 people, have been disconnected. Alternative communication solutions have been established.

Several submarine cables were recently damaged in European waters. According to a report, intelligence services have not discovered any evidence of intent.

Taiwan's digital infrastructure faced challenges again as two submarine cables connecting Taiwan and the Matsu Islands were completely severed on January 22, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that highlight the vulnerability of critical communication networks in the region.

Submarine cables connecting Taiwan to its Matsu Islands, home to approximately 14,000 people, have been disconnected, Taiwan's authorities reported. Alternative communication methods have been established.

A series of incidents, both at home and in Europe, stoked concerns about Chinese attempts to disrupt telecommunications in Taiwan.