US Military: We're Searching For Remnants Of Downed Chinese Surveillance Balloon

By Arutz-7
Posted on 02/05/23

Arutz-7: The US military is searching for the remains of the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that it shot down, according to Reuters. The US Navy is working to recover the balloon and its payload, with the Coast Guard providing security for the operation. The successful recovery could give the US insight into China's spying capabilities, though US officials have played down the balloon's impact on national security. The US shot down the balloon off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday. China has expressed its discontent with the downing and has reserved the right to take necessary action. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called the use of force against the balloon, which it claims was for civilian use and entered US airspace by accident, an "obvious overreaction" that violated international standards. On Sunday, Republican lawmakers criticized President Biden for waiting to shoot down the balloon and accused him of weakness toward China and trying to keep the breach of US airspace secret.