Chinese military balloons have been entering Taiwan’s airspace “very frequently” for years, according to a Financial Times report.
Although the U.S. Department of Defense is shooting down the objects, the U.S. military doesn’t know exactly what the objects are, U.S. officials confirmed this week. The Pentagon is still assessing how they move and what their purpose is, the NORAD and NORTHCOM commander, Gen. Glen VanHerck, said during a call Sunday. Sen. Chuck Schumer has suggested at least a few of the objects are balloons.Some clues have emerged about the objects’ possible capabilities. On Sunday, the U.S.
White House National Security Council coordinator John Kirby told reporters Monday that the United States assesses that China's balloon program is connected to the PLA. Beijing has since accused the United States of also launching spy balloons over China in recent months. The White House National Security Council denied the accusations Monday.
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