Beijing: China has officially confirmed an agreement to purchase aircraft, jet engines, and related components from the United States, emerging as a major outcome of US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the country.
A statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce noted that both nations have agreed to secure the aircraft procurement alongside the supply of engines and spare parts.
According to Chinese media, both sides have also expressed a strong commitment to expanding long-term cooperation in the aviation sector.
President Trump previously stated that under the preliminary agreement, at least 200 aircraft will be purchased from the American aerospace giant Boeing, while GE Aerospace will supply engines for 450 aircraft.
Boeing confirmed the breakthrough in a brief statement, acknowledging progress in its relations with China and agreement on the initial 200-aircraft purchase.
While Chinese officials have not yet disclosed the total monetary value or final aircraft count, President Trump indicated that the deal could eventually expand to as many as 750 aircraft.
The announcement closely followed President Trump’s high-profile visit to China, where he was accompanied by a delegation of top American corporate executives who held extensive trade and investment meetings with the Chinese leadership.
Chinese media reports suggest that if the 200-aircraft order is finalized, it will mark China’s largest order placed with Boeing since 2017.
During Trump’s first visit to China back in 2017, a landmark deal for 300 aircraft worth approximately $37 billion was signed.
Aviation and trade experts view this latest agreement as a positive sign for US-China trade relations and a catalyst for renewed activity in the global aviation market.
