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
Biden's time in office did see flare-ups in relations with China, including a spy balloon saga and displays of Chinese military firepower around Taiwan triggered by the visit of a senior US official.
From BBC
Last year, crisis engulfed the direct relationship when an American fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over US territory.
From BBC
Hours later, the Israeli military confirmed that the spy balloon had been shot down over Lebanon.
From Seattle Times
They were further damaged by a row over a spy balloon last February.
From BBC
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