China repeatedly denies the balloon was a military asset as it accuses the US of undermining its sovereignty and security for downing what it maintains was a weather airship.
, the United States has sanctioned six Chinese entities it said are linked to Beijing's aerospace programs.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also cancelled a visit to Beijing that many hoped would stabilise ties that have cratered amid disputes over trade, human rights, Taiwan and China's claim to the South China Sea.
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