Speaking to approximately 130 donors in California, Biden revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had been embarrassed after the United States shot down the Chinese spy balloon near the coast of South Carolina in February.
Biden's remarks were reported by the New York Times, citing an anonymous source present at the event. The attendees, including U.S. officials, were taken aback by the President's candidness regarding classified information. During his speech, Biden referred to Xi as a dictator, further exacerbating tensions with Chinese officials.
When asked about Biden's decision to disclose sensitive information at a high-profile fundraiser, the Pentagon referred the matter to the White House, which has yet to comment on the issue. Biden's 2024 campaign also did not respond to inquiries about the appropriateness of sharing undisclosed intelligence at a campaign event.
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The incident follows Biden's recent comment that the spy balloon incident was "more embarrassing than it was intentional" for China. This statement was made in response to questions about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China and the potential for easing tensions between the two countries.
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China swiftly responded to Biden's remarks, accusing him of severely infringing on its political dignity and labeling his comments as a blatant political provocation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to the U.S. statements.
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As of now, it remains unclear why President Biden chose to disclose sensitive information about the Chinese spy balloon at a private fundraising event. The potential repercussions of such a breach of classified information and its impact on U.S.-China relations are yet to be fully understood.
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President Biden's open discussion of classified information about the Chinese spy balloon during a fundraising event has raised concerns among U.S. officials. The consequences of this breach of sensitive information and the ensuing backlash from China are still unfolding. The White House and Biden's 2024 campaign have not provided any official statements regarding the incident.
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