Before the U.S. offered new information, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson repeated the nation’s insistence the large unmanned balloon was a civilian meteorological airship that had blown off course.
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Balloon bursts hopes for end to spiraling U.S.-China tensions
The setback comes at a time when both sides were looking for a way to potentially extricate themselves from a low point in ties that has had the world on edge.
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Balloon bickering over Biden’s actions, China’s intentions
The balloon’s presence further strained U.S.-China ties. America’s top diplomat abruptly scrapped a trip to Beijing.
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Chinese balloon soars across U.S.; Blinken scraps Beijing trip
After passing the sensitive military sites in Montana, the balloon was moving southeastward over the heartland of the central United States during the day and was expected to remain in U.S. airspace for several days, officials said.
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U.S., Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
Yellen’s first face-to-face meeting with Vice Premier Liu He in Zurich is the highest-ranking contact between the two countries since their presidents agreed to look for areas of potential cooperation.
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China says nations are imposing COVID travel restrictions for ‘political goals’
The U.S., Japan and some other countries are requiring travelers from China to show a negative test before allowing them to enter, and Taiwan has said it will quarantine positive cases.
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Jim Fossel: Chinese threat has to be countered
Past efforts at partnership and cooperation are now hard to fathom.
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U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited the surge in infections in China and what it said was a lack of adequate and transparent information from that country.
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China holds biggest military drill near Taiwan since Pelosi trip
China’s military said Sunday it conducted exercises around Taiwan in response to escalating “collusion and provocations” from Taiwan and the U.S.
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Erskine Academy holds Renaissance assembly
CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly Dec. 16 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Recognition awards were presented to Mia Hersom, Brody Worth, Elsa Redmond, Gavyn Paradis, Adrianna Vernesoni, Nolan Burgess and Jesseca Eastup. Three seniors received Senior of the Trimester awards: Lillian Dorval, daughter of Jillian and Christopher Carey of Vassalboro; Kayla […]