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US says Chinese spy balloon downed in February did not collect information. Yet, Biden was referring to it as a spy balloon just this month. (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You do realize China has satellites?

[–] EeeDawg101@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Of course. And you realize balloons can have an advantage over satellites in certain situations?

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If balloons were a good way to spy on countries we'd see US balloons canvas the globe by now.

[–] EeeDawg101@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Lmao that is a valid point.