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China says more than 10 U.S. balloons flew in its airspace in the past year

By Associated Press

China says more than 10 U.S. high-altitude balloons have flown in its airspace during the past year without its permission. In response, the United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.

Philippines accuses China of using military-grade laser against coast guard vessel

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

According to the Philippines, the Chinese ship also maneuvered dangerously close to block the Philippine patrol vessel from approaching one of the disputed islands last week.

U.S. blacklists 6 Chinese entities in response to alleged spy balloon incident

By Associated Press

The United States has blacklisted six Chinese entities it said were linked to Beijing's aerospace programs as part of its retaliation over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace.

U.S. military shoots down unknown object flying off the coast of Alaska

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Tara Copp, Associated Press

A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said.

U.S. House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance program

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The U.S. House voted unanimously Thursday to condemn the Beijing government for its balloon surveillance program. The action comes amid new findings as questions mount about China's aerial spy program.

NYC cop accused of spying wants answers after charges dropped

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

Baimadajie Angwang spent six months in a federal detention center before he was freed on bail.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing after details revealed on China's aerial spying

By Matthew Lee, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Biden administration says the China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries.

News Wrap: Zelenskyy asks for more weapons as Ukraine braces for new Russian offensive

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rallied support in London and Paris and renewed his appeal for more advanced weapons as Ukraine braces for a new Russian offensive, the U.S. military says the Chinese balloon shot down off…

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China says it was smeared in President Biden's State of the Union speech

By Associated Press

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China does not fear competing with the U.S. but is "opposed to defining the entire China-U.S. relationship in terms of competition."…

U.S. armed forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Washington has been reinforcing an arc of military alliances in Asia in a starkly different post-Cold War era in which the perceived new regional threat is an increasingly belligerent China.