US Says Chinese Military Behind Vast Aerial Spy Program

China’s balloon that crossed the United States was equipped to collect intelligence signals and was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration said Thursday, outlining the scope and capabilities of the huge balloon that captivated the country’s attention before being shot down.The fleet of balloons operates under the direction of the People’s Liberation Army and is used specifically for spying, outfitted wit