Taipei, July 23 -- Taiwan's internet connectivity could be severely hit if China decides to block or delay undersea cable repair missions in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict, Taipei News reported, citing a detailed assessment by US-based intelligence firm Recorded Future.

The report, published by Recorded Future's research arm Insikt Group, has warned that more than 90 per cent of Taiwan's internet traffic flows through submarine cables. In the event of a military escalation or crisis, Chinese authorities, especially the China Coast Guard, could prevent repair vessels from accessing damaged links, the report said, citing recent incidents in the South China Sea.

According to Taipei News, Insikt's findings are based on China's repeat...