Taiwan activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands

Taiwan's Matsu islands cut off after submarine cable damage
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.
Taiwan says undersea cables to island near China ‘disconnected’
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.
Taiwan Activates Back-Up Communication for Matsu Islands After Undersea Cables Malfunctioned
Government officials said the two cables connecting Matsu with the main Taiwan island were completely disconnected earlier on Wednesday and were expected to be restored before the end of February. Back-up communications including microwave communications have been activated,
Taiwan's link to Matsu Islands damaged, China suspected
Submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been severely damaged, raising concern in Taipei. Authorities suspect China of intentional actions. Taiwanese authorities have reported that the submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been "disconnected.
Taiwan Digital Ministry says undersea cables to Matsu Islands are 'disconnected'
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the offshore Matsu Islands, which lie off the coast of China, were disconnected and sources said back-up communications were activated.
Taipai on alert: Suspected sabotage of Taiwan-Matsu cables
Submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands have been severely damaged, sparking concern in Taipei. Authorities suspect China intentionally damaged them. Taiwanese authorities have reported that the submarine cables connecting Taiwan with the Matsu Islands,
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