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Biden pledges to protect America after Chinese balloon incident : The balloon traversed U.S. and Canadian airspace last week before it was shot down off the ...
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“The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies,” McConnell said before Biden delivered his second State of the Union ... Show more

Chinese spy balloon: Why these surveillance devices are hard to detect: The controversy over the Chinese spy balloon shot down by the U.S. off the coast of South ...
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US ends search for objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron: WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it has ended its search for airborne objects ...
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Key FactsThe United States has concluded its search for objects shot down over Alaska and Lake Huron.
Apr 10, 2023 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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- WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. The United States military announced Friday that it has concluded its search for airborne objects shot down near Deadhorse, Alaska, and over Lake Huron on February 10 and 12.
- The statement was issued late Friday, just hours after officials announced that the United States had completed efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down Feb. 4 off the coast of South Carolina, and that analysis of the debris thus far supports the conclusion that it was a Chinese spy balloon.
- Northern Command stated that air and maritime safety perimeters would be lifted at both locations.

White House: Downed flying objects probably harmless Criticism of President Biden
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U.S. tracked China spy balloon from launch on Hainan Island along unusual path: The errant path of the large Chinese spy balloon across Alaska and the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/02/14/china-spy-balloon-path-tracking-weather/
Biden wants 'sharper rules' on unknown aerial objects: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing "sharper rules" ...
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US defends decision to shoot down three unidentified objects: WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects ...
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Chinese balloon's equipment 'clearly' for spying: US official: WASHINGTON: Images from U2 spy planes showed that the Chinese balloon that flew ...
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Key FactsThe US claims that China's balloon was capable of spying on communications.
Apr 11, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- According to a State Department official, the alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew over the US was capable of collecting communications signals and was part of a larger People's Liberation Army intelligence-gathering effort that spanned more than 40 countries.
- In previous years, Chinese balloons flew over parts of the United States, including Texas and Florida, according to Austin.
- The US is now working with allies to expose and counter larger Chinese spying efforts, according to the official.
- It is also considering taking action against Chinese entities associated with the intelligence gathering effort in US airspace after identifying a Chinese balloon manufacturer who sells products to the Chinese military.

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say: US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents.
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Key FactsThe Pentagon claims that China used spy balloons all over the world for years.
Apr 11, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Ryder did not specify where the balloons flew, only that they flew over "sites that would be of interest to the Chinese."
- The most recent Chinese surveillance balloon was discovered over Alaska on January 28, but it made national headlines early last week when it was spotted over Billings, Montana.
- Ryder stated that the slow and steady approach allowed the United States to learn "a lot more" about the balloon programme.
- "I can assure you this was not for civilian purposes," Ryder said on Wednesday.

Chinese balloon had antennas, solar panels: reports: The Chinese balloon that traveled across the United States last week before it was shot down over the ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/3851174-chinese-balloon-had-antennas-solar-panels-reports/

US says Chinese military behind vast aerial spy program: WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s military is likely behind a bold aerial spy program that has targeted more ...
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U.S. failed to detect past Chinese spy balloons, Air Force general says: A senior U.S. general responsible for bringing down a Chinese spy balloon said on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-failed-detect-past-chinese-spy-balloons-over-united-states-us-general-2023-02-06/

Myrtle Beach mayor knocks federal government’s handling of suspected Chinese spy balloon
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3844533-myrtle-beach-mayor-knocks-federal-governments-handling-of-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon/

Republicans Respond to Reports of Chinese Balloons During Trump Era: "China had too much respect for 'TRUMP' for this to have happened, and it NEVER did ...
newsweek.com/republicans-respond-reports-chinese-balloons-during-trump-era-1779047
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down | STERN de: Earlier, the U.S. shut down three airports in North and South Carolina.
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Cruz says Chinese balloon should have been shot down sooner: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Sunday that President Biden should have ordered the suspected ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/3844406-cruz-says-chinese-balloon-should-have-been-shot-down-sooner/

Video shows moment US shot down suspected Chinese spy balloon after Americans reported sightings Saturday
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Key FactsConservatives mock Marjorie Taylor Greene's idea for a Chinese spy balloon.
Apr 16, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The Georgia Republican tweeted in support of individuals using their personal firearms to shoot down the suspected spy blimp.
- ""Every average person I know is discussing about how to shoot down the Chinese Spy Balloon," the Republican senator tweeted on Friday.
- Kinzinger made a satirical allusion to Greene's "Jewish space laser" hypothesis even before her initial tweet.
- "Where are those Jewish space lasers when you need them?"

U.S. downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris: NEW YORK -- A suspected Chinese spy balloon was "successfully brought down" on Saturday ...
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US Downs Chinese Balloon, A Flashpoint In US-China Tensions: In a brief remark Saturday in response to a reporter’s question, President Biden said: “We’re going ...
huffpost.com/entry/united-states-considering-plan-to-down-chinese-balloon-over-atlantic_n_63de9b98e4b01a436394c696

Chinese spy balloon caught by surveillance improved under Biden, White House claims
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Chinese spy balloon: 'I thought it was a star': The US is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted flying over sensitive ...
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Dispute with China: US shoots down suspected spy balloon: The US shot down a suspected Chinese "spy balloon". There are initial reactions from Beijing.
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100123762/streit-mit-china-usa-schiessen-mutmasslichen-spionageballon-ab.html
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