Following the launch of a Chinese satellite over the airspace of the island, Taiwanese authorities issued an emergency alert. On Tuesday, as Chinese official media reported the launch of a research satellite, a mobile phone alert was sent out. The alert was raised as Taiwan was getting ready for next week’s elections. China is keeping a close eye on the situation and is adamant that the outcome could worsen tensions in the Taiwan Strait. China claims the island as its own. The Chinese alert stated, “China launched a satellite that flew over the southern airspace.” “People, please watch out for your safety.” A version in English declared it to be a “missile flyover Taiwan airspace” and issued an “air raid alert.” Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defense later expressed regret for the error.