The Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday was the product of a factory based out of a naval base on a remote island in the Communist nation, it has been revealed.
A new report from details that the airship, which triggered a dramatic, and public, spying saga that worsened Chinese-U.S.
relations, has been a key part of Beijing’s intelligence operations for years.
The report says that the Chinese military has into the airspace of geopolitical rivals such as Japan, India and the Philippines.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pictured with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in November 2022.
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The Pentagon said in a statement: ‘Lines between our militaries are particularly important in moments like this. Should you have just about any questions with regards to in which in addition to the best way to use evden eVe NaKliyAT, you can email us in the web page. Unfortunately, the PRC has declined our request. Our commitment to open lines of communication will continue,’ reports