China confirms a big order for 200 Boeing planes as trade ties between the US and China get stronger
China confirms its purchase of 200 Boeing planes, the first big order since 2017 and a sign of improved cooperation between the US and China in flight.
China’s Ministry of Commerce revealed on Wednesday that the country had agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes, along with engines and spare parts. The ministry said that working together on aviation was an important way for Beijing and Washington to strengthen their relationship.
A representative from China’s Commerce Ministry said the deal was in line with what Chinese and U.S. leaders had agreed upon and would help China meet its growing air travel needs.
In a statement, the official said, “China’s aviation industry will introduce 200 Boeing aircraft based on commercial principles and its needs for air transport development.” This was in line with the important agreement that the leaders of China and the United States made.
The news came after U.S. President Donald Trump said last week on Fox News that China would buy 200 Boeing planes. Analysts had hoped for a higher number, but this is the first big order for planes from China since 2017.
Boeing should benefit significantly from the deal, as it manufactures the majority of its commercial planes in Seattle. It will also help the supply line across the whole state of Washington.
Andrea Chartock, assistant director at the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at the Washington State Department of Commerce, welcomed the news on Tuesday and said she was hopeful that Chinese planes would place more orders in the future.
“There is a very long list of people who want to buy from Boeing, so I think it makes sense that there will be more orders in the future,” Chartock said.
She also said, “We are pleased to hear this news.”
Chartock said that Boeing’s effects go beyond just making airplanes. He said that Washington state has “a whole industry around Boeing” with suppliers in fields like space and satellite technology.
China’s civil aviation body said on Sunday that it had met with Boeing CEO Kelly O’Rourke earlier this month. This new development comes after that. During President Trump’s latest trip to China, Orthberg was part of his group.
When asked for a comment on the agreement, Boeing did not reply right away.
