On January 12, 2024, Taiwan enacted seven new protections for undersea cables in its territorial waters. These require all ships to keep AIS (Automatic Identification System) turned on and accurately disclose vessel identification and routes. Violations can result in fines up to NT$10 million and possible confiscation of vessels. Additionally, intentional damage to undersea cables or other critical infrastructure can lead to penalties up to NT$100 million and imprisonment. This measure is highlighted as a commendable example for Baltic Sea countries. The provided visualization depicts multiple suspected undersea cable sabotage incidents around Taiwan in 2023 and projected 2025 incidents, underscoring the strategic importance of these protections.

On January 12, 2024, Taiwan enacted seven new protections for undersea cables in its territorial waters. These require all ships to keep AIS (Automatic Identification System) turned on and accurately disclose vessel identification and routes. Violations can result in fines up to NT$10 million and possible confiscation of vessels. Additionally, intentional damage to undersea cables or other critical infrastructure can lead to penalties up to NT$100 million and imprisonment. This measure is highlighted as a commendable example for Baltic Sea countries. The provided visualization depicts multiple suspected undersea cable sabotage incidents around Taiwan in 2023 and projected 2025 incidents, underscoring the strategic importance of these protections.