Russian media: China's abandonment of Boeing aircraft purchases may become a winner of the trade war

Russian media: Goodbye Boeing! China has abandoned American planes!

The Chinese C919 may follow the path of Huawei and become a winner in the trade war.

On April 17, the Russian media "China Today" published an article.

China has decided to stop purchasing Boeing aircraft and spare parts from American manufacturers. This step is part of the response to the 125% tariff currently imposed in the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

However, despite the suspension of new purchases, some Chinese airlines can still accept aircraft ordered before the introduction of the new tariffs.

The Russian media pointed out that China's decision may significantly affect Boeing's position in the Chinese market, which once accounted for one-quarter of the company's total sales. But most importantly, Boeing's withdrawal from the Chinese market will incentivize China to produce its own aircraft.

Russian experts say that China has been actively striving to reduce dependence on Western aircraft manufacturers for a long time. Now, Donald Trump's initiation of the trade war has become a powerful impetus, ultimately making not only the Chinese aircraft a national brand but possibly a global one as well.

Now, the Chinese C919 is preparing to follow the path of Huawei, not becoming a victim but instead a winner in the trade war.

It is estimated that by 2040, the production of the C919 will increase to 11 aircraft per month and may provide nearly 2000 orders.

China is also working on the wide-body C929, which will compete with Airbus and Boeing models. In the new round of the trade war, China's abandonment of Boeing will accelerate the introduction of the C929.

The Financial Times of the UK points out that in the latest modifications of the fully designed C919 in China, they have abandoned the latest Western components to enhance China's technological autonomy and reduce reliance on Western developments.

The Russian media also pointed out that China's counterattack has caused pain to the United States, and Trump loudly accused China of violating the Boeing agreement.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829603219214336/

Disclaimer: The article represents the views of the author alone.