Taiwanese authorities have detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship after it was suspected of severing an undersea cable. The incident sparked investigations, leading to the arrest of eight Chinese nationals believed to be connected to the case. The Taiwan coast guard reported the vessel was caught cutting the cable, which had initially raised concerns about potential telecommunications disruptions. Despite the severed cable, a telecom provider assured that service was not affected. The situation has intensified tensions in the region as Taiwan views these actions as a direct threat to its critical infrastructure.