spy balloon
Americannoun
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The meeting was widely viewed as an effort to cool tensions between Beijing and Washington after the Chinese spy balloon incident last year.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024
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
Numerous states have enacted similar measures, which gained traction after a suspected Chinese spy balloon flew over the U.S. last year.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024
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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