China disapproves its weather balloon downing by US – Foreign Ministry

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the protest
against US actions leading to downing of the China’s weather
balloon in the statement posted on the website of the Ministry,
Trend reports citing
TASS.

“The Chinese side expresses its strong disapproval and protest
against force used by the US to attack a civilian unmanned airship.
China has repeatedly notified the US side earlier after the check
that the airship is intended for civilian use and entered the US
[airspace] because of a force majeure. This was an absolutely
unforeseen situation,” the Ministry said.

China reserves the right to the required further response and
will decisively protect its lawful rights and interests, the
Ministry added.