Spy Balloons

Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator

Biden made the remarks a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Xi on a trip to China that was aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

By REUTERS
21/06/2023

China stalls Antony Blinken's Beijing visit over 'spy balloon' concerns

Earlier this week, Blinken said that he would pursue a visit to China when the conditions are right. He also added that the goal is not to contain China or engage in a new Cold War.

By REUTERS
15/04/2023

At least 50 US gov't employees hit with spyware, prompting new rules

US President Joseph Biden will sign an executive order on Monday intended to curb the malicious use of digital spy tools around the globe, which target US personnel and civil society.

By REUTERS
27/03/2023

What will US policy be in a war with China over Taiwan? - opinion

The US is seriously working to draw lessons from this war to prepare for a possible conflict with China over Taiwan.

By SALEM AL KETBI
08/03/2023

Is China exhibiting hostile intentions towards its neighbors? - opinion

On the one hand, there has been the view that China can be brought around and become a diplomatic partner of Washington.

25/02/2023

Chinese weather balloon maker denies connection to downed spy balloon

The manufacture of weather balloons in China is dominated by Zhuzhou Rubber, which makes 75% of high-altitude balloons used by the China Meteorological Administration.

By REUTERS
25/02/2023

Russia's new tactic: Kremlin copying Chinese spy balloons in Ukraine?

On Wednesday, several balloons carrying radar reflectors were shot down, Ukrainian officials told the UK.

Voices from the Arab press: What about the Syrian victims?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By MEDIA LINE
17/02/2023

Pentagon's top China official has arrived in Taiwan, FT reports

Taiwan's defense and foreign ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and neither did the Pentagon.

By REUTERS
17/02/2023

US shot down an Iranian drone in broad daylight in Syria - analysis

This drone stands out because it was conducting surveillance. Is Iran thinking that it can send “objects” over US bases and outposts like China did with a balloon?

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