Why would the Chinese government be flying a large stratospheric balloon?

Ars Technica
By Eric BergerFeb 3, 2023, 4:29 pm171 pts
Enlarge / Stratospheric weather balloons are released every day, such as this one from the Technical University of Munich in 2021. The Chinese balloon is likely much larger and more sophisticated. (credit: Tobias Hase/picture alliance via Getty Images) On Thursday US officials confirmed that a high-altitude…

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