A Chinese spy balloon has sparked a diplomatic crisis between China and the United States in recent weeks. What exactly is this balloon? And what does it say about the safety of our airspace? Reporter Hans Steketee sees how this balloon strains the relationship between the two superpowers.
Read the piece about the Chinese spy balloon here: US: Chinese ‘surveillance balloon’ was actually heading for military bases Hawaii and Guam
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- Guest:
- Hans Steketee
- host:
- Gabriella Ader
- Producer:
- Nina van Hattum & Ruben Pest
- Editor:
- Marco Raphorst
- Photo:
- Randall Hill/Reuters