In a statement released by the US Indo-Pacific Command, it was reported that a Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber on Tuesday. The Chinese pilot was said to have flown in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" and came dangerously close to causing a collision. The incident occurred during a nighttime intercept and was captured on video released by the US. The US military expressed concern over the pilot's lack of awareness of the potential danger.

This news comes as President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at upcoming events. While tensions have been escalating between the US and China over military actions in the South China Sea, it is unclear whether this incident will impact the upcoming meetings.

The US and China have released competing videos accusing each other of provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea. The US accused a Chinese destroyer of making sharp turns and sudden accelerations close to a US navy task group, while China accused the US of close-in harassment. The release of these videos further escalates tensions between the two countries.