China has confirmed the presence of a second balloon deviating off course as the US Navy continues recovery efforts to prove the aircrafts were used for surveillance purposes.
the existence of what it believed to be an intelligence gathering object floating over sensitive US military sites.once it crossed over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, with a wreckage recovery mission continuing in attempts to prove the balloon's intended use.
Stream more global news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 “It has been verified that the unmanned airship is from China, of civilian nature and used for flight test,” she told reporters on Monday. “China is a responsible country and always acts in strict accordance with international law… It is being properly handled and will not pose any threat to any country,” she said.
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