Taiwan’s Matsu Islands prepare for a possible China invasion: ‘I don’t want to die, but we have to fight’ Beijing has been ramping up military pressure on Taiwan ahead of crucial elections ...

The Matsu island chain was on the front line of fighting during the Chinese civil war in the 1940s and its closest island is just six miles off the coast of China’s Fujian province. The islands ...

China has lifted travel restrictions on visits to Taiwan's Matsu islands. Fujian province, which is closest to the islands, has resumed processing visas for independent and group travelers.

The Matsu Islands are peppered with more than 250 military tunnels. They're relics of the on-again, off-again relationship with the People's Republic of China. This is Tunnel 88.

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected due to "natural deterioration" and back ...

Life With Limited Internet on the Matsu Islands. When the first cable initially broke down on February 2, after being damaged by a Chinese fishing boat, barely anyone in the Matsu Islands noticed.

In 2023, two undersea cables connecting Matsu islands were cut, disconnecting the internet. Taiwan authorities said two Chinese vessels caused the disruption, but that there was no evidence ...

In 2023, two undersea cables connecting Matsu islands were cut, disconnecting the internet. Taiwan authorities said two Chinese vessels caused the disruption, but that there was no evidence ...

In 2023, two undersea cables connecting Matsu islands were cut, disconnecting the internet. Taiwan authorities said two Chinese vessels caused the disruption, but that there was no evidence ...