The United States has slammed the People’s Republic of China (PRC) after they claimed ownership of a second balloon flying over South America. The US military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that had been flying over US airspace for several days. The incident has caused tensions between the two countries to rise, with China calling the downing of their balloon an “overreaction.”
The balloon was first spotted near the Aleutian Islands in Alaska and slowly drifted southward until it was detected by radar in Montana. It is believed that the balloon was part of a surveillance mission conducted by China to monitor US activity.
In response to the incident, China has urged calm and restraint on both sides. They have also admitted that one of their balloons was spotted over Latin America, though they claim it had deviated off-course.
The incident has raised questions about how well prepared the US is to detect and respond to foreign surveillance activities. It also highlights the need for increased vigilance when it comes to monitoring foreign activity in our airspace.
The US government must take steps to ensure that our airspace remains secure from foreign threats. This includes investing in better technology and increasing cooperation with other nations to share information about potential threats. Only then can we be sure that our skies remain safe from foreign surveillance activities.
