China has launched a satellite over Taiwan’s southern airspace without providing prior warning, prompting the Taiwanese defence ministry to issue an island-wide air raid alert to its citizens.
The satellite was fired at 3.03pm local time from western China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, reported Chinese state TV. Broadcaster CCTV described the launch as a success, without specifying the nature of the satellite.
Officials in Taiwan issued an urgent island-wide alert to mobile phone users on Tuesday afternoon. The warning read: “[Air raid alert] Missile flyover Taiwan airspace, be aware”, according to photos shared on social media.
The Taiwanese defence ministry’s short message did not give any additional details.
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