A senior US State Department official has revealed that a Chinese balloon that crossed the US mainland was equipped with an antenna that could intercept communications as a result of analyzing the image.

Regarding the Chinese balloon that crossed the mainland of the United States, we are analyzing the images taken by the US military with a reconnaissance aircraft during the flight and the wreckage recovered after the military shot down on the 4th of this month.



A senior US State Department official said on the 9th that the balloon was equipped with multiple antennas that are believed to be able to intercept communications from image analysis, and solar panels to operate sensors that collect various information. clarified.



He once again denied China's claims that it was a civilian airship that researched weather and other things.



A high-ranking official said, "I am convinced that this balloon was manufactured by a company that has direct ties with the Chinese military and has been certified by the military," acknowledging that the Chinese military may be involved with the balloon. showed.



It also points out that China has flown these reconnaissance balloons over more than 40 countries, and will take action against groups linked to the Chinese military that helped infiltrate U.S. airspace. showed an idea.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State “Decisive Response to China”

The U.S. Senate held hearings on U.S.-China relations.

The deputy secretary of state emphasized that China will take a firm stance against the balloon flight over the mainland United States, but will continue to engage diplomatically.



At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing held on the 9th, Deputy Secretary of State Sherman, No. "We are the only competitor with the will and the means to rebuild the international order, and last week the American people witnessed an example of such a reality."



"We cannot tolerate the dangers posed by China and the infringement of the sovereignty of any country," he said, emphasizing China's firm response.



On the other hand, Deputy Secretary Sherman said he believes in the power of diplomacy to prevent miscalculations that could lead to conflict, and said he would continue diplomatic engagement with China.



Lawmakers in attendance criticized China for attacking its sovereignty, while lawmakers from the opposition and Republican parties said, "It may have been too late to decide to postpone Secretary of State Brinken's visit to China." There was also criticism of the response of the Biden administration.