China, US tensions rise over suspected Chinese spy balloon

Alleged Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina

Minutes after President Joe Biden announced that they would take over the supposed Chinese spy balloon that prowled the country's airspace, senior officials confirmed that it was shot down

USA shoots down suspected spy balloon from China

Because of the flying object, US Secretary of State Blinken had previously postponed his trip to China. Beijing says the balloon is for civilian purposes.

Chinese 'spy balloon' over America: Has Beijing made a mistake?

The enigmatic Chinese spy balloons that hung in U.S. and Latin American airspace are causing consternation. Where did they look...

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP WASHINGTON (AP) — What in the world was that thing? The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blew up on social media. China insists the balloon was just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and had only limited “self-steering” capabilities. The United States says it was a Chinese spy balloon withou…

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP WASHINGTON (AP) — What in the world was that thing? The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blew up on social media. China insists the balloon was just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and had only limited “self-steering” capabilities. The United States says it was a Chinese spy balloon withou…

China continues to deny allegations: USA shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic

The US Department of Defense has confirmed that the US shot down an alleged spy balloon. President Biden gave permission as early as Wednesday.