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Trump announced 200 Boeing jet order.
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China's officials did not confirm agreement.
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Boeing's China market faces uncertainty.
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China Silent on Reported Boeing Order
U.S. President Trump announced on Thursday that China had agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, a development that could significantly impact the American aircraft manufacturer's presence in the Chinese market. However, Chinese officials remained noncommittal regarding the reported agreement following Trump's departure on Friday.
President Trump stated in a interview that Chinese President Xi Jinping had confirmed the order during their meetings. Despite this, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Guo Jiakun, did not confirm any aircraft purchase agreements when questioned, instead emphasizing the mutually beneficial nature of Sino-American trade ties and the need for both sides to implement consensus.
Previous predictions of large Boeing deals following U.S.-China summits have not materialized. Boeing projects China's jet fleet to double over the next two decades to nearly 10,000 planes. Deliveries of Boeing aircraft to China have experienced fluctuations due to trade tensions and the 737 MAX crashes, with Chinese airlines currently holding outstanding orders for nearly 500 Airbus jets compared to fewer than 200 from Boeing.
