Chinese espionage services are not behind the theft of three of the four objects recently observed over North America, US President Joe Biden admitted on Thursday night.
The thesis of Chinese espionage rejected. US President Joe Biden said that 3 of the 4 objects recently flown over North America are unlikely to be linked to China’s spy balloon program.
“These three properties are likely associated with private businesses, recreational activities, or scientific research institutions,” the White House tenant said.
The fact remains that Joe Biden had them destroyed in the name of aviation safety, which could have been endangered given their height close to that of commercial aircraft.
Will the rubble be found?
The rubble should be subjected to careful analysis to determine with certainty its nature, use or origin. Provided, however, that the salvage work can be carried out under favorable conditions, since the objects were shot over frozen waters or in remote areas.
According to Washington, only the Chinese balloon shot down by American authorities on February 4 was initially tasked with gathering information about sensitive military locations. Which Beijing categorically denies.
This diplomatic episode cooled Sino-US relations, which had already deteriorated after Nancy Pelosi, then Speaker of the House, visited Taiwan last August.
In a appeasement maneuver between the two world giants, Joe Biden reiterated his desire to be able to exchange ideas with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday night. “We don’t want a new Cold War,” he said. Statements that could sound like the beginning of a de-escalation between Americans and Chinese.