Taiwan navy mistakenly fires supersonic anti-ship missile

[nitpicker]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36680899

Taiwan navy mistakenly fires supersonic anti-ship missile

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Taiwan's navy has mistakenly launched a supersonic anti-ship missile from its Kaohsiung naval base, say officials.

A patrol boat was undergoing a drill inspection when the Hsiung Feng III missile was set off, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported. It landed in waters off the Penghu islands, in the direction of mainland China, and did not cause any injuries.

The incident comes as China celebrates the 95th anniversary of the formation of the Chinese Communist Party. When asked by reporters if the incident would affect relations with Beijing, Vice-Admiral Mei Chia-hsu said the navy had reported it to the island's defence ministry.
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The missile has a range of about 300km (200 miles).
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[Cooley Hurd]

1. Good thing they weren't practicing AIMING it at anything...

[bemildred]

2. Taiwan Accidentally Fires Missile Toward Rival China, Hits Boat

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese naval ship accidentally fired a supersonic missile in the direction of its rival China on Friday, killing the captain of a nearby fishing boat, a state-run news agency said.

The 500-ton Chinchiang-class corvette launched the missile during a training exercise while docked at a harbor in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/taiwan-accidentally-fires-missile-toward-rival-china-hits-boat-n602201