Mr. Joe Biden The president of the United States announced on Thursday (February 16) about the latest objects of unknown origin that have floated into the air space of the United States in the past. It is more likely to be a private or research organization than a Chinese entity.
“We still don’t know what these three objects are. But it is not yet clear whether they are linked to China’s spy balloon program or what country they are spying for.” said Mr. Biden
“The intelligence agency’s current assessment is that these three objects are most likely private company balloons. recreational or research organizations studying the weather or carrying out other scientific research.”
The statement could create further criticism of the US leader. because if it is found that those objects are not a threat to security Why did Mr Biden order the shooting of such an unknown object? And if it is found to be a real weather observation device Was the firing order considered excessive?
Take down a Chinese balloon – 3 unknown objects
in the last month A US fighter jet shoots down a balloon. it is believed to be from China It crashed off the coast of South Carolina. east of the United States This caused Mr. Biden. from the Democratic Party He has been criticized by politicians and Republican supporters for reacting too slowly. and should shoot down before floating over the soil of the United States
But three more unidentified objects were found, the first on Friday (February 10) off the coast of Alaska. Another ship on Saturday (February 11) over Canadian airspace. and another on Sunday (February 12) over Lake Huron. north of the country Then Mr. Biden ordered a quick strike down.
However, it was the first time a Chinese spy balloon had gone down in non-war years. with shooting objects that are not allowed to fly over US airspace It also created a diplomatic rift between the US and China.
The United States has also blacklisted six Chinese individuals and companies involved in the Chinese government’s space program.
China insists it is not intentional.
Mr. Wang Wenbin The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman denied that the balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina was not a spy plane And that the balloon entered US airspace accidentally and unexpectedly.
A representative of the Chinese government added: China has always tried to communicate with the United States on this issue. But the US overreacted with violence and made the situation worse.
