Taiwan wants to monitor ships off its coast better in the future. Vessels sailing under a flag other than that of their owners are to be monitored and, if necessary, inspected on board, reports Reuters. This is Taiwan’s response to a damaged submarine cable off the coast of the island. Taiwan holds the freighter „Shunxing39“ responsible for the destruction of the cable. The Chinese owner of the ship, which was sailing under the Cameroonian flag, rejects the accusations.