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The Chinese Spy Balloons - An Overview
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The Chinese Spy Balloons - An Overview

In this article, I provide an overview of the spy balloon incident for those who need a comprehensive read-in to the event.

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Feb 16, 2023
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On February 4th, 2023, an unidentified balloon flying over the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of South Carolina was intercepted and shot down by the United States Air Force. The balloon was flying at an altitude of 60,000 feet and was intercepted by US F-22 Raptors. The State Department has stated that the balloon was a Chinese spy balloon illegally …

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