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Chinese and U.S. Military Aircraft Collide in South China Sea; Chinese Pilot Missing

2001.04.01 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Sources 3 ·South China Sea, China

A Chinese military aircraft collided with a U.S. military aircraft over the South China Sea, leaving a Chinese pilot missing, after which relevant parties referred to him as a South China Sea hero.

2001 China-US EP-3 Mid-air Collision

2001.04.01 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Sources 3 ·China

In April 2001, the China-US EP-3 incident occurred, further highlighting the vulnerability of the People's Liberation Army and prompting China to accelerate its investment in aerospace, cyberspace, and anti-access capabilities.