The United States "used force to attack our civilian unmanned airship, which is an obvious overreaction."
This can be read in a protest note from the Chinese Ministry of Defense, on the shooting down of the spy balloon - based on Pentagon analyzes - intercepted over the US skies and shot down over the Atlantic following an order from President Joe Biden.
"We solemnly protest this move by the United States and reserve the right to use necessary means to address similar situations," said spokesman Tan Kefei.
