In a statement released on Sunday morning by the Asian giant’s foreign ministry, China again defends that the aircraft in question was of a “civilian nature” and stressed that “your entry into the US due to force majeure It was completely coincidental.”
“From the Chinese side, the US is clearly requested to handle the situation properly in a calm, professional and moderate manner.” added the message.
In addition, he assured that “they will resolutely safeguard the rights of the companies related to the aircraft” and “reserve the right to provide any necessary answers”.
China’s response comes after the United States shot down this Saturday, on direct orders from the US president, Joe Biden, the Chinese balloon that had been flying over the country for several days.
The remains of the airship fell into the sea and are being recovered to learn details of a mission that Beijing “attempted to monitor sensitive military sites”This is reported by the US Department of Defense.
Source: El heraldo
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