Chinese Spy Balloon Over Latin America: With the increasing suspense regarding the Chinese balloon, the controversy is getting deeper. Meanwhile, after the US, Chinese spy balloons have also appeared in Latin America. Information has been given by issuing a statement in this regard from the Pentagon on Friday (February 3) evening. The Pentagon says that another Chinese spy balloon is flying over Latin America. We believe that this could be China’s second spy balloon.
China had earlier clarified that it is a civil balloon and is for weather research work. At the same time, the Pentagon had outright rejected this claim of the Chinese government and clearly said that this balloon is being used for espionage.
Now spy balloon seen in Latin America
The Pentagon said on Friday evening that another Chinese spy balloon was spotted flying over Latin America. “We are looking into reports of a balloon passing over Latin America. We are now assessing that this is a second Chinese spy balloon,” Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said in a statement to CNN. Spy balloon was seen above.
Close watch on Chinese spy balloon
However, it was not clear where in Latin America the balloon was. According to a defense official, the US Northern Command is coordinating with NASA to determine what damage could be caused by the debris if the balloon floating over the US was shot down. Officials said they are still tracking the suspected Chinese spy balloon.
Blekin cancels China trip
The Pentagon said it is not currently posing a threat and is expected to remain in the US for the next few days. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his visit to China over the incident. Blinken told the Chinese spy balloon that this was a clear violation of our sovereignty. However, he also said that the lines of communication will remain open to resolve this issue.
What did the White House say?
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that President Joe Biden was first informed about the balloon on Tuesday (January 31) and is receiving constant updates from the national security team. Top leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees will be briefed on the Chinese spy balloons next week, according to a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
China cleaning on spy balloon
At the same time, China (China), rejecting America’s claim, has called it a civil balloon. China says that it has strayed into US airspace. The balloon entering US airspace is for weather research work. China’s Foreign Ministry said, “We have never violated any sovereign country’s territory or airspace. The US has exaggerated this to defame China. The Chinese side strongly opposes it.”
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