Once again, the two fiberoptic cables connecting Taiwan’s Matsu Islands, which lie just 10 nautical miles off Chinas

Taiwan on Wednesday reported that its undersea cable to the Matsu Islands near China has been completely disconnected due to the aging of the core wires. In a statement, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said that backup communication, including microwave communication, has been activated.

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's remaining undersea cable link to the Matsu Islands near China was completely disconnected early Wednesday, the government said, adding to a string of such issues and raising concerns over the key tech economy's digital resilience.

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.

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.

Submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been severely damaged, causing concern in Taipei. Authorities suspect China of intentional actions. Taiwanese authorities have reported that the submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands,