A near miss in the skies over the South China Sea. And how the Hong Kong handover led to fierce disagreements over how to deal with the incoming power. Show more
A mysterious robbery leads to suspicions about the theft of intellectual property. The FBI and MI5 talk about technology - another friction point between China and the west. Show more
How the Himalayas became the front line for a cyber war. The Dalai Lama’s office comes under attack. After dissidents it’s major companies – including Google. Show more
The battle over who controls communications. How Chinese company Huawei was at the centre of a dispute between two allies - the US and UK. Show more
How Britain and China launched a Golden Period. We hear from those involved as well those who think the UK compromised its values. Show more
How universities have come under pressure over free speech. Has China used its influence to control the narrative in western academic establishments - and beyond? Show more
Claims of Chinese political interference in the West. What lies behind these? We hear from the FBI and Australia’s security service. Show more
Could friction lead to conflict? Might competition, misunderstanding and the struggle for control between China and the West lead not just to collision but to war? Show more
Control of technology is a key battleground. China and the West are in a race to control the world’s future technology. Electric vehicles and genetic data are the new front. Show more
The struggle for Hong Kong. How the former British colony has become a major source of friction with China – amid claims of abductions. Show more
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Gordon Corera looks at the growing tensions between China and the West.
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