Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-194) and index.
1. The world today -- 2. China: a profile -- 3. People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) -- 4. The Chinese aviation industry -- 5. Chinese ethos -- 6. The People's Liberation Army -- 7. Conflict scenarios -- 8. The roof of the world: Tibet -- 9. Operating conditions in Tibet -- 10. India's neighbours -- 11. Conclusion