What is a suspected Chinese spy balloon doing above the US?

美國國務卿布林肯Anthony Blinken Source: Getty / Getty Images

A suspected Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a few days, and senior US officials have advised President Joe Biden against shooting it down for fear the debris could pose a safety threat.

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