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Spy balloon psychosis: China-US controversy continues, provocative installations in Beijing?

The controversy between the United States and China over spy balloons does not stop. Installations that would resemble alleged U.S. spy balloons have also appeared in a Beijing shopping mall, as photos published byEuropean Press Agency show.

The United States had first taken steps to report and later shoot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over U.S. territory. Later another alleged spy balloon was reported, at which point China responded by reporting that the United States had allegedly flown over its territory at least ten times in the past year.

China also let it be known that an unidentified flying object had been detected near a northern port city and local authorities were reportedly prepared to shoot it down.

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Are the installations that appeared in a Beijing shopping mall reminiscent of alleged U.S. spy balloons?
The controversy between the United States and China over spy balloons does not stop. Installations that would resemble alleged U.S. spy balloons have also appeared in a Beijing shopping mall, as photos published by European Press Agency show.
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Installations that would resemble alleged U.S. spy balloons
Installations in a Beijing shopping mall would appear to mock the issue of alleged American spy balloons. In addition to the balloons, some of the characters would seem to recall American culture.
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What has happened since February 4, 2023
The United States had been the first to report and later shoot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over U.S. territory.
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The U.S. accusation and China's response
Subsequently, another alleged spy balloon was reported, at which point China responded by reporting that the United States would fly over its territory at least ten times in the past year.
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Chinese foreign minister's statements
China also let it be known through the Foreign Ministry that an unidentified flying object had been detected near a northern port city and local authorities would be ready to shoot it down.
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