Taiwan Detains Vessel After Undersea Cable Incident Amid Rising Tensions with China
Taiwan's coast guard detained a Chinese crewed vessel suspected of severing undersea cables as regional naval tensions escalate with recent Chinese military exercises off Australia.
The incident sparked diplomatic tensions over the weekend.
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The coast guard classified the incident as potential "gray zone" activity by China.
Taiwan coast guard detains Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of cutting undersea cable
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The Taiwanese government has complained about so-called gray zone activities by the Chinese in recent years, including balloon overflights, sand dredging, and tampering with undersea cables.
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The incidents have raised concerns among Taiwan authorities of “gray zone” activities that could hamper the island’s internet and communications with the outside world.
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship suspected of cutting undersea cable
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This is the latest in a series of incidents in recent years in which undersea Taiwanese cables have been damaged — with Taipei in some instances blaming China.
Taiwan investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable
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Taiwan has drawn up a list of more than 50 ships for close monitoring, which it believes are sailing under flags of convenience, including from Togo, but are owned by Chinese companies.
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship after undersea cable damaged
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Taipei fears China might damage its underwater communications cables as part of attempts to blockade or seize the island, which Beijing claims as its own.
Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable
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Summary
Taiwan's coast guard detained the Togolese-flagged cargo ship Hong Tai 168 with a Chinese crew, suspecting it of severing an undersea communications cable. This incident follows a warning of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise off Australia, which caused the diversion of 49 flights. The Taiwanese government is investigating the cable severing as a potential 'gray zone' action amid existing geopolitical tensions with China. The Chinese Ministry of Defense asserted that live-fire drills were conducted safely in international waters. Both instances highlight escalating regional security concerns and diplomatic strains between China, Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S.
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Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable.
Taiwan's coast guard captured the ship, indicating national security concerns, while investigation into the cause of damage continues, whether accidental or intentional.
The incident adds to ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, with fears that such acts are part of broader 'gray-zone' operations by Beijing.
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