spy balloon

Large balloon fleets on a global mission – on Xi's orders

China's balloon program has existed since 2019 and is even more extensive than previously thought. It is part of Xi Jinping's air force renewal. A whole host of private companies is involved in the balloon program. At the center of the military-industrial web is a professor and businessman from Beijing.

By Michael Radunski

USA sanctions companies over spy balloon

By Redaktion Table

China also sighted flying object

By Redaktion Table

Outrage and jokes about a balloon

The presumed Chinese spy balloon, which was spotted over California over the weekend and later shot down over the sea, is also a hot topic in China. Especially on social media, people are sharing their opinions, which range from outrage to humorous comparisons to disaster movies.

By Fabian Peltsch