Downed Chinese balloon aimed for Hawaii but was blown off course - US official
The balloon drifted across Alaska's Aleutian Islands, then Canada and the central US before it was shot down by the US military.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Analysis: After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?
Biden has said the balloon needed to be shot down, but has played down both the security threat and the impact on US-China relations.
Mon Feb 13 2023
China balloon part of large fleet used to collect intelligence: US
The Chinese balloon downed by the US last weekend was part of a sprawling fleet likely operated by Beijing's military to conduct surveillance operations worldwide.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Explainer: What we know and don't know about the Chinese balloon
Kaymont said the size, payload and flight time exceeded the capabilities of typical weather balloons that are made of latex.
Thu Feb 09 2023
US seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm
The US Coast Guard imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Costa Rica says China apologizes for balloon 'incident' over its airspace
China's embassy in San Jose apologised, while insisting the balloon was focused on scientific research, mainly weather studies.
Tue Feb 07 2023