Now, this can be done simply by dragging an anchor across the cables or. Or having submarines attack them. China has been aggressive, significantly aggressive, and specifically regarding Taiwan. According to Taiwan's own National Security Bureau, over the last four years, there have been over 30 subsea cable incidents. In one, Chinese vessels allegedly cut cables to the Matsu Islands. They're islands controlled by Taiwan. The islands are connected to the rest of the world by two tiny undersea cables. (02:23–02:31)
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Asserts the frequency of subsea cable incidents near Taiwan as reported by its National Security Bureau.
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