Taiwan’s coastguard says it ‘cannot be ruled out that it was a grey zone intrusion by China’

Summary

Taiwan’s coastguard detained a Togolese-flagged cargo ship with a Chinese crew after an undersea communications cable connecting Taiwan to Penghu was cut.

Authorities suspect a possible “grey zone” act—hostile interference short of warfare—by China but have not ruled out an accident.

The ship, which initially ignored radio contact, was intercepted and escorted to port. Taiwan has been monitoring Chinese-linked vessels under flags of convenience due to previous cable damage incidents.

Chunghwa Telecom activated a backup cable, preventing communication disruptions.

  • lepinkainen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    20 hours ago

    People underestimate the sheer size and volume of ship anchors.

    It’s not the hooky bit that ye olde sailors tattooed on their arm that holds the ship like a fishhook.

    It’s the literal hundred metres of VERY heavy chain that does it. Unless it’s your first time behind the wheel it’s impossible not to notice you’re dragging an anchor.

    This is the scale we’re talking about.