WASHINGTON -- The Chinese high-altitude balloon recently spotted flying over the northern U.S. may be intended to observe military sites or test America's own surveillance capabilities, experts familiar with the situation suggest.
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Chinese balloon may be meant to test U.S. surveillance, analyst says
Beijing says device is 'civilian' in nature and strayed into American airspace
The Chinese balloon spotted over the northern U.S. has further heightened tensions between the two countries. © Reuters
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