What to know as tension between the U.S. and China mounts over Taiwan
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
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The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
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When a Chinese spy balloon floated across the U.S. earlier this month, it sparked a wide range of reactions from security fears to intrigue.
Sunday's shootdown marked the third unidentified object to be shot down over the U.S. and Canada in three days.
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
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The balloon had equipment that was "clearly for intelligence surveillance," according to a statement by a senior State Department official.
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
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