Senior Chinese and U.S. officials hold ‘frank, comprehensive’ talks in Zurich

The talks between Yang Jiechi and Jake Sullivan took place in Zurich [Xinhua Photo]
The talks between Yang Jiechi and Jake Sullivan took place in Zurich [Xinhua Photo]
CGTN | 08-Oct-2021

China and the U.S. have finished their latest round of key talks in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday. High-ranking Chinese politician and diplomat Yang Jiechi and American National Security adviser Jake Sullivan covered a raft of priority issues between the two global powers, including the South China Sea and Taiwan. Continue reading “Senior Chinese and U.S. officials hold ‘frank, comprehensive’ talks in Zurich”

Boeing lifts China demand estimate over next two decades to US$1.47t

Boeing 737 MAX takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport for a test flight on August 11, 2021 [SHINE]
Boeing 737 MAX takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport for a test flight on August 11, 2021 [SHINE]
SHINE | 07-Oct-2021 | Reuters

Boeing Co on Thursday raised its forecast slightly for China’s aircraft demand for the next 20 years, betting on the country’s quick rebound from COVID-19 and future growth in its budget airline sector and e-commerce. Chinese airlines will need 8,700 new airplanes through 2040, 1.2 percent higher than its previous prediction of 8,600 planes made last year. Those would be worth US$1.47 trillion based on list prices, the US planemaker said in a statement. Continue reading “Boeing lifts China demand estimate over next two decades to US$1.47t”