# Philippines explores deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect cables

https://mins.news/en/item/110268

- Reuters, 2026-10-21 22:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/philippines-exploring-deeper-cooperation-with-taiwan-protect-cables-2026-10-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad941a475a7df0001b14321

> A Philippine diplomat said on Wednesday that Manila is considering closer cooperation with Taiwan to safeguard undersea cables and address “gray-zone” activity, despite its one-China policy recognizing Beijing rather than Taipei.

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