China And Pakistan Have Been Each Other's Only 'all-weather Friend' For Decades, But The Relationship Remains Little Understood. Small Recounts The History Of The Sino-pakistani Axis, Including Details On Its Most Sensitive Aspects, Such As China's Dealings With The Taliban And Its Support For Pakistan's Nuclear Programme. Today This Relationship Plays A Central Role In Asia's Geopolitics, With Ramifications For Afghanistan, India, Asia As A Whole, And The West. Finally, Small Discusses The Dilemma China Faces In Maintaining Its Current Relationship With Pakistan. Andrew Small. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.