China was much onBill Mahers mind in this weeks edition ofHBOsReal Time.

Now they know where we keep the cows, Maher said.

He noted the Chinese are denying that the balloon is being used to spy on us.

‘The Kings of Kings’

Thats what TikTok is for.

Maher was against those who want to shoot it down, calling for calm.

We have to watch til it crashes and burns, he said.

That was the modern version of what the Red Guard was doing.

Pain from a book?

Not unless he hit the drummer over the head with it.

There was a guy who understood how good intentions could turn, Maher said.

The panel discussion saw New York Times columnist Brett Stephens and Arizona Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego on board.