The balloons have some advantages over the satellites that orbit the earth in regular patterns. They fly closer to earth and can evade radar.
Tag: United States International Relations
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Biden Focuses on Domestic Issues in State of the Union Despite Global Tensions
Mr. Biden is proud of reshaping foreign policy to focus on superpower conflict, but knows it is jobs and energy prices that voters want to hear about.
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Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
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After Spy Balloon Incident, China Rejects Pentagon’s Request to Speak
Chinese officials rejected a request from the U.S. defense secretary to speak with his counterpart after an American fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon.
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China Tries to Play Down Balloon Dispute With Censorship and Memes
Chinese propaganda also appears to be walking a fine line: looking tough for the crowd at home, without further derailing relations with the United States.