The Chinese spy balloon moved from Alaska to South Carolina, prompting fear, jokes and political debate.  —  The Chinese government said the downing of the “civilian” aircraft was an “excessive reaction,” and that it “retains the right to respond further.”  —  The Chinese foreign ministry declared its …

US fighter jets shoot down Chinese spy balloon off East Coast  —  US military fighter jets shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Saturday.

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky  —  What in the world is that thing?  The massive white orb drifting across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media.  —  China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly …

U.S. Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon  —  U.S. Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic  —  WASHINGTON- U.S. fighter planes shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, days after it was spotted crossing the U.S. and leading to renewed tensions with Beijing.