China Warns U.S. OF “Further Action” After Military Shoots Down Suspected Spy Balloon

China officers have warned the U.S. that they might take additional motion after the U.S. navy shot down a suspected soy balloon.

“China strongly disapproves of and protests against the U.S. attack on a civilian unmanned airship by force,” China’s Overseas Ministry stated in a press release. “The Chinese language facet has, after verification, repeatedly knowledgeable the U.S. facet of the civilian nature of the airship and conveyed that its entry into the U.S. resulting from pressure majeure was completely sudden.

“The Chinese side has clearly asked the U.S. side to properly handle the matter in a calm, professional, and restrained manner,” it added. “The spokesperson of the U.S. Department of Defense also noted that the balloon does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground.”

“China will resolutely uphold the relevant company’s legitimate rights and interests, and at the same time reserving the right to take further actions in response.”

President Joe Biden gave the orders to shoot down the suspected spy balloon as soon as it was over water, the Related Press reported.

Planes have been seen circling the balloon because it flew over the coast of Myrtle Seaside, South Carolina, on Saturday afternoon earlier than it was introduced down, The Unbiased reported.