“The #balloon is currently travelling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a #military or physical threat to people on the ground,” Ryder said.

“We are confident that this high-altitude #surveillanceballoon belongs to the #PRC #China... Instances of this activity have been observed over the past several years, including prior to this administration.” #espionage

Easier to have a rummage round #Trump, #Biden & #Pence's prems

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/china-spy-balloon-us-military-b2274895.html