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US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean

According to CNN, quoting a US official, the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean. According to the news story, US President Joe Biden approved shooting down the balloon and was supported by military officials. According to a US official, recovery efforts were underway off the...

Chinese ‘spy balloon’ meant to test US counter surveillance: Analyst

According to experts familiar with the case, the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that was shot down by a US fighter jet off the coast of South Carolina was intended to test America's counter-surveillance capabilities. According to a statement issued by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Saturday (local time),...