“Following a more in-depth analysis of specific balloon-shaped flying objects previously identified in Japanese airspace – including in November 2019, June 2020 and September 2021 – we have come to the conclusion that there is a strong suspicion that the balloons have been transported by China. sent unmanned reconnaissance balloons,” the ministry said in a statement.
Japan urges the Chinese government to “confirm the facts.” “Such a situation should not arise in the future,” said the ministry, which has not explained why the flying objects are linked to China.
Japan decided last week to re-examine some incidents involving unidentified flying objects following initial reports of a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. That object, the size of three buses, was shot down by the US Air Force.
