The US government is on high alert after detecting a suspected Chinese spy balloon hovering over the northwest region of the country. According to the Pentagon, the balloon is believed to be a surveillance tool used by the Chinese government to monitor activity in the northern states.

The US government has been tracking the balloon since it was first spotted on Wednesday and released a video of the satellite hovering over the city of Billings.

The Pentagon has stated that the balloon will not be shot down, but instead will be monitored by US officials.

The US is not the only country to be affected by the Chinese surveillance balloon. In the past, similar balloons have been spotted in other countries around the world.

The Chinese government has yet to comment on the situation. However, the US government has stated that they are taking the necessary steps to ensure that the balloon does not pose a threat to national security.

It remains to be seen what action, if any, the Chinese government will take in response to the US government’s monitoring of the balloon. In the meantime, US officials are continuing to monitor the situation closely.