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US says Chinese spy balloon part of aerial surveillance program targeting more than 40 countries

The China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to detect and collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial surveillance program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration declared Thursday, citing imagery from American U-2 spy planes.

France 24

What we know so far about the suspected Chinese spy balloon and FBI probe

FBI and State Department officials gave reporters an update on some of what the U.S. has learned so far about the balloon.

WEKU

Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic ‘was equipped to collect intelligence signals’ - US

The Chinese balloon shot down over the United States was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy scheme targeting more than 40 countries, according to the US government.

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Chinese balloon was ‘clearly for intelligence surveillance’: US

State Department says device had multiple antennas ‘likely capable of collecting and geo-locating communications’.

Al Jazeera

Beijing calls US claims over balloons 'information warfare'

China says U_S_ accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of an extensive surveillance program amount to “information warfare against China."

The Independent UK

China slams Biden ‘smear’ in State of the Union address

China says it was smeared in US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address that repeatedly mentioned competition between the two countries

The Independent UK

China says it was smeared in Joe Biden's State of the Union speech

It comes after the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon which had travelled over the United States

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China says it was smeared in Biden State of the Union speech

China says it was smeared in U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address that repeatedly mentioned competition between the two countries

The Independent UK

Biden Vows ‘to Protect’ Country in State of the Union Speech, Refers to China Balloon

US President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he would cooperate with great power rival China, but vowed "to protect our country," a reference to a Chinese spy balloon that traveled across America last week. "I'm committed to work with China where we…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats

The United States has been rebuilding its military might in the Philippines more than 30 years after it closed its bases there

The Independent UK

What we know about Chinese spy balloons that flew over US during Trump administration

Intelligence officials discovered at least three earlier espionage flights during Donald Trump’s time in the White House as investigations underway into scale and scope of China’s surveillance campaign

The Independent UK

Chinese spy balloon seen above Hawaii and Florida in 2019, report says

Air force report details balloon while Pentagon officials say China had sent three over the US during Trump’s time in office

The Guardian - US

China says it will 'safeguard interests' after US shoots down balloon

China claims it was a civilian balloon used for meteorological research

Irish Mirror

China vows to ‘safeguard rights and interests’ as sky balloon tensions with US escalate

China says it will "resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests" over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States

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Asharq Al-Awsat

China Says Will 'Safeguard Interests' over Balloon Shootdown

China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further. The balloon prompted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to cancel a highly-anticipated visit to Beijing…

The Independent UK

China says will 'safeguard interests' over balloon shootdown

China says it will "resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests" over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States

The Independent UK

What we know about Chinese spy balloons that flew over US during Trump administration

Intelligence officials discovered at least three earlier espionage flights as investigations underway into scale and scope of China’s surveillance campaign

Reuters

U.S. seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search for debris from a suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by a U.S. fighter jet, and the White House said it would keep a calm approach to relations with Beijing.

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Irish Mirror

China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon

The US shot down the balloon after it travelled over sensitive military sites across North America

Caixin Global

China Says Another Balloon Has Strayed Into Foreign Skies

The unmanned airship deviated far from its planned route and unintentionally flew over parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Tribune News Service

US postpones Blinken's China visit in uproar over alleged spy balloon

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration postponed Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming trip to Beijing after detecting a Chinese surveillance balloon that was lingering at high altitude over sensitive nuclear sites in Montana.

Tribune News Service

US postpones Blinken's China visit in uproar over spy balloon

Tribune News Service

US to postpone Blinken’s visit to China over its spy balloon

The Biden administration has decided to postpone Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming trip to Beijing after detecting a Chinese surveillance balloon that was lingering at high altitude over sensitive nuclear sites in Montana, according two officials.

Wales Online

China says 'spy balloon' spotted over USA is research 'airship'

It was said to have deviated from its course

The Independent UK

China says it is looking into spy balloon in US airspace: ‘Speculation and hype not conducive’

‘China has no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country’

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