Tiktok wouldn't open at all': Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat

Taiwan staged a large-scale internet blackout drill designed to simulate a coordinated disruption amid growing concerns over China. On Thursday, internet speeds were drastically cut across 14 cities and counties in northern and central Taiwan, making data-heavy services such as video calls, streaming and mobile payments difficult or impossible, while social media videos barely loaded. The exercise also aimed to push residents to prepare backup communication. In Taipei, a woman used a long-range, low-power radio text-messaging device during the sirens. Authorities said the scenario tested civil resilience for a possible emergency.