Chinese Spy Balloon Launched from Hainan Island: Media

The Chinese spy balloon was tracked from the source, according to U.S. officials. They say they’ve traced the craft from its start in Hainan, China, all the way to Alaska, through Canada, and then the continental United States. The question now is, why didn’t the United States take action sooner? And what’s so significant about where the balloon was launched? What can that location tell us about the motives behind it? And are the two superpowers gearing up for a potential hot war?

Topics in this episode:

1. President Biden Addresses Chinese Spy Balloon
2. Chinese Spy Balloon Launched from Hainan Island: Media
3. U.S. Diplomat Warns China Over Taiwan: Don’t Use U.S. Visits as Pretext for Military Action
4. Berkshire Dumps Shares of Taiwanese Chip Giant Tsmc
5. Philippines, U.S. Expand Joint Drills Amid Tensions
6. Canada Bans Federal Funding China-Linked Grants
7. China Sides with Iran Amid International Tension
8. Top Microchip Equipment Maker Accuses China-Based Employee of Tech Secrets Theft
9. Chinese Companies Withdraw from Undersea Cable Project
10. Xinjiang Governor Cancels Europe Visit Amid Protests
11. Chinese Spy Balloon Preparing for War: Fisher