Focus on Arts and Ecology

February 10, 2023 

Tensions are on the rise after the U.S. shot down a Chinese balloon.

China’s defense ministry refused to take a phone call from the Pentagon, saying it’s irresponsible for the U.S. military to use excessive military force to attack a civilian airship.

China has lodged representations with U.S. over shooting down of airship.

Here is the complete timeline of how the dramatic dispute escalated over the past 10 days, with remarks from both the U.S. and Chinese side.

(Sources: China Report)