China Weather Bureau Shake-Up Draws Scrutiny After Balloon Furor
- Official removed just after US said balloon was over country
- Beijing said the aircraft was collecting weather information
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China replaced its national weather chief just after the US revealed the balloon was flying over its territory, fueling speculation that the move was connected to Beijing’s claim it was a climate research vehicle.
The State Council, the Chinese government’s cabinet, made the announcement involving Zhuang Guotai on Friday, though the statement didn’t give a reason for his dismissal.