Defence secretary Ben Wallace joked that 'China isn't interested in following me around', as he downplayed the threat of Beijing's spies
'We will do whatever it takes': Rishi Sunak pledges to shoot down spy balloons as US warns of growing threat from China
"It is also clear that the forces deploying this equipment are generally aware that there are security and ethical concerns about the companies that supply their kit." Mr Wallace said he 'would not hesitate' to protect national security if threatened by a Chinese balloon.It came after the US shot down several Chinese balloons suspected of being spy devices when they flew into its airspace. One of the balloons has already been recovered and officials are examining the structure.
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