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Chinese ‘spy balloon’ spotted again in US airspace

A suspected Chinese spy balloon has been spotted again in US airspace – over North Carolina.

The discovery of the balloon has stirred tensions and a diplomatic row between China and the US.

The US claims the craft is a suspected spy balloon and says it has committed a “clear violation” of US sovereignty. A visit to China by secretary of state Antony Blinken was postponed following the sighting.

China insisted it is used for meteorological and other scientific research.