'Spy balloon' row

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On Wednesday, residents in Montana saw a mysterious object — a balloon — hovering and bobbing around in the skies. The enigma brought Americans out to squint at the heavens, caused a diplomatic visit to be canceled and opened a political debate.

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China and the US were supposed to hold diplomatic talks over the weekend. Instead they sparred over a Chinese balloon that entered American airspace before it was shot down. Where do relations between Washington and Beijing go from here?This wasn't the first time a Chinese survei ...  Show more

Chaque matin, Vincent Hervouet nous livre son regard sur l'actualité internationale. Ce lundi, il revient sur la crise diplomatique entre la Chine et les États-Unis suite à l'affaire du "ballon espion".