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US and China Relations Strained as US Intelligence Uncovers Evidence of Chinese Military Surveillance Balloon Program

US intelligence officials have uncovered evidence of a Chinese military surveillance program, which includes a fleet of balloons and has conducted at least two dozen missions over five continents. Half a dozen of these flights have been within US airspace, and the US has requested a secure call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart to manage tensions and open dialogue. The US has expressed concern about the Chinese surveillance program and called for greater transparency from the Chinese government.