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US says Chinese spy balloon downed in February did not collect information. Yet, Biden was referring to it as a spy balloon just this month.(www.theguardian.com)

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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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You do realize China has satellites?

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EeeDawg101@lemmy.ml
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Of course. And you realize balloons can have an advantage over satellites in certain situations?

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If balloons were a good way to spy on countries we’d see US balloons canvas the globe by now.

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Lmao that is a valid point.

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