An American surveillance plane and a Chinese fighter jet collide near the Chinese coast in 2001.  Smart diplomacy by a former American Navy Admiral results in the release of two dozen American airmen and women from detention in China. Today, tensions between the countries are much higher, their planes are flying within feet of each other. There are fears a similar collision could result in war.  

Guest: Admiral Scott Swift, former Commander US Pacific Fleet.

Sound design, original score, mixing and mastering by Rowhome Productions.

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