This book examines China's naval and airpower strategic direction towards the Indian Ocean region. It discusses Chi
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Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Centre for Air Power Studies
Table of Contents
Tables and Figures
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1: China’s Grand Military Strategy
Chapter 2: China’s Military Modernisation: Theory and Practice
Chapter 3: China’s Air and Naval Capabilities
Chapter 4: China and the Indian Ocean
Chapter 5: PLAN’s Basing Strategy in the IOR: The ‘String of Pearls’
Chapter 6: China’s MSR Asset Accumulations in the IOR
Chapter 7: PLAN’s Indian Ocean Strategy Under Xi Jinping
Chapter 8: A Comparison of the PLAAF’s and IAF’s Assets in the Indian Ocean
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Index