Solved the secret of the espionage bubble that caused the crisis between the US and China
In a statement made by the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Thursday, he said that the balloon deviated from its course due to force majeure, and China confirmed this and informed the US side. The following statements were used in the ministry’s statement:
* “It is a civil aircraft used mainly for meteorological and research purposes. Affected by westerly winds and with limited self-steering capabilities, the aircraft veered heavily from its planned course.
* This is an unexpected situation caused entirely by force majeure and the facts are very clear. China always acts in strict accordance with international law and respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
* We do not intend and have never violated the territory or airspace of any sovereign country. Some US politicians and media have exaggerated this to attack and smear China. The Chinese side is strongly opposed to this.”
“I POSTPONE MY TRIP TO CHINA”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a statement yesterday after the balloon entered US-China airspace this weekend. As you know, President Biden and President Xi agreed that he should go to Beijing and follow their talks during their meeting in Bali in November.”
“BOTH SIDES DID NOT ANNOUNCE THAT THEY WOULD VISIT US”
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson had this to say about Blinken’s postponement of his visit to China:
* “Maintaining contact and communication at all levels is an important common understanding reached by the Presidents of China and the US at their meeting in Bali.
* One of the functions of the diplomatic teams of both sides is to properly manage bilateral relations, especially to handle some unexpected situations in a calm and prudent manner.
* Actually, neither party had announced that there would be a visit. Making the final statement is a matter for the United States and we respect that.”