Chinese Satellite Launch Triggers Emergency Air Raid Alert Across Taiwan

The alert was sent to mobile phones across Taiwan  

BBC: China satellite launch triggers air raid alert in Taiwan ahead of election 

Taiwan issued an islandwide air raid alert after a Chinese satellite flew over its southern airspace days before a crucial presidential election. 

Mobile phone users across the self-ruled island received a message warning them to "be aware for your safety". 

The "presidential alert" underlined jitters ahead of pivotal presidential and legislative elections on Saturday. 

China has long claimed Taiwan as part of its own territory and has been accused of interfering in the vote. 

The self-governing island of 23 million people, is a key flashpoint in the tussle between China and the US for supremacy in Asia. 

Analysts say the elections will shape the trajectory of ties between Beijing and Washington.

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Chinese Satellite Launch Triggers Emergency Air Raid Alert Across Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry mistranslates an alert, erroneously saying China launched a missile -- AP  

Chinese satellite launch triggers emergency alert across Taiwan -- The Guardian  

Nationwide alert issued after Chinese satellite detected over Taiwan -- DPA 

Surprise launch of Chinese satellite triggers missile attack alerts in Taiwan -- UPI  

Taiwan issues alert over China firing satellite over south of island -- Nikkei Asia  

Chinese satellite launch triggers alarm in Taiwan -- Al Jazeera