Leaders Respond To Shooting Down Of Suspected Spy Balloon

Leaders in America and China are responding to the United States shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon after it traveled through U.S. airspace.

China is denying that the balloon was being used for surveillance, saying it was a civilian device used for scientific research.

The country's leaders say shooting down the balloon is a serious violation of international practice and is threatening repercussions.

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