The US military announced on the 17th and 16th that the wreckage recovery work of the Chinese balloon shot down off the southern coast of South Carolina on the 4th of this month was completed.
The White House says it was able to recover almost all the wreckage, including parts of electronic equipment, and will proceed with the analysis of what kind of capabilities the balloon had in the future.
U.S. official emphasizes the idea of continuing dialogue ``Cannot contact China and the military''
A senior White House official said the military had not been in contact with each other amid a fierce exchange between the United States and China over a Chinese balloon that flew over the mainland.
On the other hand, he pointed out that he is in contact with China through diplomatic channels, and reiterated his desire to continue dialogue with China.
The United States and China have postponed a planned visit to China by Secretary of State Brinken earlier this month over a Chinese balloon that flew over the mainland, while China shot down the balloon. A fierce response continues, such as strong opposition to this.
Under these circumstances, the White House Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby said at a press conference on the 17th, ``Unfortunately, the military has not been in contact. I made it clear that I have not been able to communicate through a possible route.
On the other hand, Coordinator Kirby said that he "hopes to restore" the communication between the military and pointed out that he is in contact with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels.
After that, he said, "President Biden also wants to talk with President Xi Jinping when the time is right," reiterating his desire to continue dialogue with China to avoid unintended conflicts. bottom.