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Second Chinese Balloon Over Latin America

CHINA – The Chinese government has admitted a balloon spotted over Latin America on Friday is from China – but claimed it is intended for civilian use.

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CHINA – The Chinese government has admitted a balloon spotted over Latin America on Friday is from China – but claimed it is intended for civilian use.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said the aircraft had deviated from its route, having been blown off course.

A similar balloon was shot down in us airspace by military jets on Saturday amid allegations that it was being used for surveillance.

China has denied accusations of spying, saying it was monitoring the weather.

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