Taiwan Intercepts Ship Suspected of Damaging Undersea Cable
Following a report from Chunghwa Telecom, the Coast Guard Administration apprehended the Cameroon-registered container ship Shunxin39, suspected of damaging an undersea communication cable northeast of Yeliu. The incident, occurring Friday morning, did not disrupt domestic communications, according to Chunghwa Telecom. The vessel was subsequently escorted to port for inspection. Prosecutors will investigate the matter to determine liability and any necessary compensation.
John Q. Hosedrinker