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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sheila Flynn and The Associated Press

Biden calls spy balloon ‘embarrassing’ for China ahead of Blinken talks in Beijing

Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP

President Joe Biden on Saturday called the Chinese spy balloon debacle “embarrassing” for the Asian superpower’s leaders – while highlighting his hopes for productive talks as Antony Blinken embarks upon the first high-profile diplomatic trip to Beijing since the 46th president took office.

Speaking before boarding a plane to Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, President Biden told reporters that China “has some legitimate difficulties unrelated to the United States.

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