Taiwan eases rules on foreign telecom satellites, eyes Musk's Starlink

Taipei signals security a key consideration; China lobs rhetorical warning shot

Taiwan currently has no low-Earth orbit satellites of its own, a deficiency that the government is eager to address through partnerships and, eventually, with its own network. (Screenshot from Taiwan Space Agency's website)

TAIPEI -- Taiwan has loosened rules on foreign ownership of satellite operators, potentially opening the door for Elon Musk's Starlink and others to run internet services there amid concerns that communications could be cut off in a crisis with China.

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