Potential Chinese Sabotage of Deep Sea Cable Off Coast of Taiwan

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Fears are mounting over potential Chinese sabotage after a deep sea cable was reportedly cut off the coast of Taiwan, leading to concerns about external communications being disrupted and vulnerability to a Chinese invasion. The damaged cable was blamed on a Cameroon-registered cargo ship believed to be owned by China. Taiwan has called for help from South Korea to track down the ship. China has long claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and has not ruled out the use of force to reunify with the island.

Key Points

  • Damage to deep sea cable near Taiwan's coast raises fears of Chinese sabotage.
  • Cargo ship blamed for damage believed to be owned by China.
  • Taiwan has called for help from South Korea to track down the ship.
  • China has long claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and has not ruled out the use of force to reunify with the island.

Pros

  • Increased awareness of potential threats to global telecommunications infrastructure.

Cons

  • Risk of disruption to external communications.
  • Heightened tensions between Taiwan and China.
  • Concerns about China's intentions towards Taiwan.