Chinese spy balloon heading eastwards as US sec of state Blinken cancels visit
US officials also said they"noted" China's statement of regret but said"the presence of this balloon in our airspace is a clear violation of our sovereignty, as well as international law, and it is unacceptable that this has occurred".Why you can trust Sky News
US officials said Mr Blinken spoke to the Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi today postponing the planned visit. Officials also said they"noted" China's statement of regret but said"the presence of this balloon in our airspace is a clear violation of our sovereignty, as well as international law, and it is unacceptable that this has occurred".
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