Last minute: The spy balloon crisis continues between the USA and China. The Pentagon announced yesterday that they detected a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon in US airspace. Thereupon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his Beijing visit scheduled for next week.
Jean-Pierre answered journalists’ questions on the plane that US President Biden was on for his program in Philadelphia.
‘UNACCEPTABLE’
Answering questions about the Chinese balloon in US airspace, Jean-Pierre said, “The presence of this balloon in our airspace is a clear violation of international law as well as our sovereignty and is unacceptable.” used the phrase.
Noting that they were aware of the Chinese officials’ statements that they were “sorry” that the balloon had entered US airspace, Jean-Pierre said, “The President always puts the safety of the Americans and the safety of the American people first.” said.
‘WE ARE READY TO BREAK CHINA’
“Under this President, we are more prepared than ever to defeat China, protect our national security and advance a free and open Indo-Pacific,” spokesman Jean-Pierre said. he said.
Stating that Biden has been informed about the balloon since Tuesday, Jean-Pierre stated that he also supports the decision of the President to postpone the visit of Foreign Minister Antony Blinken to China. (AA)