China’s Ministry of Commerce has responded to recent media reports that Boeing has flown back three Boeing 737 Max aircraft originally intended for delivery to Chinese airlines, amid claims that China has stopped accepting Boeing planes.
“We have noted the relevant reports,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday. “China and the United States have maintained long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation in the civil aviation sector, which has strongly promoted bilateral trade and people-to-people exchanges.”
The spokesperson criticized the United States for imposing tariffs that have destabilized global industry and supply chains. “Such actions have disrupted the international aviation market and made it difficult for many businesses to conduct normal trade and investment activities,” the spokesperson said.
“Both Chinese airlines and Boeing have been negatively impacted,” the spokesperson added.
Despite the challenges, China expressed its willingness to continue supporting normal commercial cooperation between enterprises from both countries. “We hope the US will listen to the concerns of businesses and create a stable and predictable environment for normal trade and investment activities,” the spokesperson said.
The civil aviation industry is a key area of collaboration between China and the United States, linking economies and fostering cultural exchanges. Aviation cooperation has not only facilitated travel and commerce but also helped bridge the gap between the two nations.
