It is the North American company’s first order for the Chinese market since 2017 and was sewn during Trump’s visit to Beijing
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed this Wednesday (May 20, 2026) that the country closed the purchase of 200 planes from . It is the North American manufacturer’s first order for the Chinese market since 2017. The agreement was reached during the visit of the President of the United States (Republican Party) to Beijing last week.
The purchase was initially announced by the North American president during an interview in the Chinese capital. Initially, China, but now said that the agreement is sealed and highlighted some safeguards on the North American side. The Chinese government reported that the US will supply China “sufficient guarantees” for the supply of aircraft engines and parts.
“Aviation is a fundamental area for deepening mutually beneficial and advantageous cooperation for both sides”said China’s Ministry of Commerce.
Boeing’s return to the Chinese market was one of the main desires of Trump’s trade agenda in Beijing. The Republican left the Asian country claiming to have made great deals, but the Boeing deal was the only one he publicly disclosed.
Although it was a victory for the North American company – which in the last decade saw European competitor Airbus dominate Chinese orders –, the deal was lower than initially expected. The North American media said that the operation would involve up to 600 planes and the information about 200 caused .
NEGOTIATION FOR RARE EARTHS
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce commented this Wednesday (May 20) on the negotiations for countries to advance a new agreement for the sale of rare earths – another objective of Trump in his visit to the country.
The Chinese government declared that the economic teams of the two nations maintain constant exchanges on the issue, but there is still no solution. He reported that both sides “study each other’s legitimate and legal concerns.”.
The ministry said: “China is willing to work with the US to promote mutually beneficial cooperation between enterprises of the two countries and create favorable conditions to ensure the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.”
