The remnants of a Chinese surveillance balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, on February 4. The incident has raised concerns about further deterioration in US-China relations and the need for diplomatic guardrails to keep events from spiralling out of control. Photo: AP
The remnants of a Chinese surveillance balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, on February 4. The incident has raised concerns about further deterioration in US-China relations and the need for diplomatic guardrails to keep events from spiralling out of control. Photo: AP
Sameed Basha
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Sameed Basha

Spy balloon fallout shows urgent need for guardrails in US-China relationship

  • The blame game and domestic politics on both sides are preventing dialogue at time when it is needed more than ever
  • When crisis strikes, diplomatic channels must remain open with confidence-building measures and proper guardrails designed to prevent a global catastrophe

Sameed Basha
Sameed Basha

Updated: 8:15am, 17 Feb, 2023

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The remnants of a Chinese surveillance balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, on February 4. The incident has raised concerns about further deterioration in US-China relations and the need for diplomatic guardrails to keep events from spiralling out of control. Photo: AP
The remnants of a Chinese surveillance balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, on February 4. The incident has raised concerns about further deterioration in US-China relations and the need for diplomatic guardrails to keep events from spiralling out of control. Photo: AP
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