Close Encounter: Chinese Fighter Jet's Near Collision with US Bomber over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber over the South China Sea, displaying unsafe and unprofessional behavior, according to the US military. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between the US and China over the disputed waterway. Both countries released footage accusing each other of provocative maneuvers. President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and there is a possibility of a meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. The US has expressed concern over the lack of military-to-military dialogue with China, and China's aggressive actions towards Taiwan have increased.