The skies over Upstate and Western North Carolina were abuzz this past Saturday morning with a mysterious white balloon. Viewers sent in photos and videos of the balloon in the sky, and the story quickly spread across social media, creating a diplomatic maelstrom. China insists it’s an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds, while the U.S. says it’s a Chinese spy balloon without a doubt.
This incident has caused Secretary of State Antony Blinken to cancel a weekend trip to China that was aimed at dialing down tensions that were already high between the countries. Photos and videos of the white balloon have been sent in by viewers, and there is no doubt that this story has captured the attention of many.
China claims that the balloon is an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research, and has limited “self-steering” capabilities. It is possible that the balloon went off course due to strong winds, but the U.S. is adamant that it is a Chinese spy balloon. This has caused a diplomatic maelstrom, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken having to cancel a weekend trip to China in order to address the issue.
The story of the Chinese spy balloon has become a hot topic, with people from all over the world sending in photos and videos of the white balloon in the sky. Whether it is an errant civilian airship or a Chinese spy balloon, one thing is certain: this story has captured the attention of many.
Source: www.wyff4.com