The Documentary Podcast
Shadow War: China and the West
May 26, 2024
BBC's Security Correspondent, Gordon Corera, delves into the shadow war between China and the West, discussing espionage, surveillance, technology theft, free speech, and political interference. The podcast explores the escalating tensions, historical events shaping relations, and the potential for conflict between China and Western powers.
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Quick takeaways
- High-level negotiations can avert escalations in tensions between the US and China.
- The conflict extends beyond military and tech to an ideological clash over values and influence.
Deep dives
The 2001 Spy Plane Crisis
In 2001, a crisis between the US and China unfolded as a US spy plane collided with a Chinese jet over the South China Sea. The American pilot, Shane Osborne, narrated the harrowing experience of the collision and the subsequent emergency landing on Hainan Island. Despite the tensions and accusations, high-level negotiations led to a resolution that averted further escalation.
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