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Taiwan Gingerly Tests How It Would Cope if China Choked Its Internet

Taiwan Gingerly Tests How It Would Cope if China Choked Its Internet
NYT World Monday 10 August 2026, 10:35 UTC By Chris Buckley, Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei 1 min read
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The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.

The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.
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