China's balloon over the US seen as bold but clumsy espionage tactic
China have continued to deny claims that the balloon was an espionage attempt and insist it was for scientific discovery.
Officers of the People's Armed Police stand guard outside the Museum of the Communist Party of China that was opened ahead of the 100th founding anniversary of Party in Beijing, China June 25, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER)ByREUTERSUpdated: