spy balloon
Americannoun
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Most of the state laws were passed since 2023, the same year that a Chinese spy balloon flew across North American airspace, in an incident that marked a new low for US-China ties.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Those would be the first visits to China by cabinet members this year; both officials traveled to Beijing last year to stabilize relations after tempers flared during the Chinese spy balloon episode.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
She certainly didn’t descend to the same level of sartorial carelessness back when she dressed as a Chinese spy balloon.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024
Relations hit a low point in February when Biden ordered a Chinese spy balloon that traversed the continental United States to be shot down.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
Michael Listner, founder and principal of Space Law and Policy Solutions, said China stepped up promoting its narrative of near space during the spy balloon incident, which sent bilateral relations with Washington plummeting.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
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