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Chinese Spy Balloon Program Connected to Military, Targeted US and Allies: White House

Chinese Spy Balloon Program Connected to Military, Targeted US and Allies: White House
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby answers questions during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 4, 2022. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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The White House is confirming that a spy balloon program linked to China’s military targeted the United States and its allies for espionage.

Speaking at a Feb. 13 press conference, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby acknowledged the program, which the United States disclosed for the first time last week.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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