Multiple spy balloons from China have reportedly been found over various countries, as officials reveal more information about the balloon that was spotted over the United States last week.
Officials say that the Chinese balloons, which have been spotted flying over five continents, are part of a larger surveillance program from the communist nation, per a report from the Washington Post. India, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan are some of the countries that the surveillance program has gathered intelligence on.
The report also alleges that U.S. officials have been in contact with allies and partners to brief them on what they know about the Chinese surveillance program. According to one U.S. official, there have been “dozens” of missions since 2018.The revelation of the Chinese surveillance program comes a week after a spy balloon from the communist country was spotted flying over Montana. The balloon traversed the continental U.S.
The balloon's intrusion into U.S. airspace caused Secretary of State Antony Blinken to cancel his trip to China, with Blinken telling the press on Friday that"conditions were not conducive for a constructive visit at this time." The Chinese have denied any wrongdoing, insisting the balloon was a civilian aircraft used for meteorological purposes and that it simply veered off its course. China has since said it"strongly disapproves" of its balloon being shot down.
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