China tackles critical aviation safety issues.

Presents an essay on the collaboration of China with the U.S. government on establishing a regulatory system to provide a sound basis for safer air flights. Statistics of air traffic growth in China; Account of air crashes and aircraft hijackings in China; Comments by Frederick Lee, senior representative for Federal Aviation Administration; List of hurdles in improving safety standards; Details of steps taken and exchange programs. INSET: Key cities for Chinese air safety..