DPP lawmakers and Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party counterparts have
discussed ways to cooperate on undersea cable security during talks earlier
in the day.

DPP legislator Guo Guo-wen (郭國文) said the two sides discussed maintenance
of undersea cables, which carry telecommunications data or high-voltage
electricity.

They have also talked about the possibility of establishing a new
information-sharing mechanism.

Guo added that in safeguarding undersea cables, Taiwan would need assistance
from Japan because it has more advanced technology and expertise.

His remarks came a day after three of the 14 international undersea cables
connecting Taiwan were reported to have been severed.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Monday that while the cause of the
damage was still under investigation, it did not rule out man-made incidents.

(CNA_JL)