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I don't see what difference this makes. Just because this one might (he has not examined it himself) have indeed been carrying weather related sensors does not mean others are innocent. Nor does it entitled China to operate aircraft in US airspace without informing them, requesting permission and filing a flight plan. The US were right to force it down and I would expect the UK to do the same.
Blah blah blah. I’m pretty sure that once you lose control of a balloon in 120 kt jet steams your option are quite limited. Filling a fight plan? I guess you’re an MS Simmer?