Covers the history of Russian-Chinese relations and examines the indications that they may be preparing to engage in active conflict. Discusses the background of Russia and China, the origins of the conflict going back as far as the Mongol invasion and the gradual incursion of the Russians into the Eastern territories up through the nineteenth century. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Russia, China, Soviet Union, Asia, Asian History, Harrison Salisbury, Mongolia, War, Russo-Chinese Conflicts, Mao Tse-tung).