The Chinese surveillance balloon is a topic of much discussion and speculation in recent weeks. This article will delve into the events surrounding this mysterious object, starting with its reported entry into U.S. and Canadian airspace, its trajectory over multiple locations, and the eventual downing by the U.S. military.
From January 28th to February 4th, 2023, a Chinese-made white high-altitude balloon traversed North American skies, traversing Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous U.S. The American and Canadian military claimed the balloon was a spy tool, to which the Chinese government responded that it was merely a meteorological research airship that had veered off its course. On February 1st, the balloon was spotted in Montana, and by February 3rd, it had arrived in Missouri. However, on the following day, it was shot down by the U.S. Air Force over South Carolina's territorial waters on orders from President Joe Biden.
This event intensified tensions between th...
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