Boeing is committed to maintaining business in China , despite the country ’s ongoing trade dispute with the US . The firm 's investments there are potentially worth $ billion over the next two decades . It has maintained its work with Chinese customers and is partnering with the state - owned Commercial Aviation Corporation of China to build a factory in Zhoushan , which will be the first non - US production line for the Boeing aircraft . It is expected to open in early 2019 with a focus on Chinese customers . Published: 10:00pm, 27 Oct, 2018 Updated: 10:57pm, 27 Oct, 2018 Boeing said it has been highlighting the benefits of free trade to the US and Chinese governments .
Boeing is committed to maintaining business in China , despite the country ’s ongoing trade dispute with the US . The firm 's investments there are potentially worth $ billion over the next two decades . It has maintained its work with Chinese customers and is partnering with the state - owned Commercial Aviation Corporation of China to build a factory in Zhoushan , which will be the first non - US production line for the Boeing aircraft . It is expected to open in early 2019 with a focus on Chinese customers . Boeing said it has been highlighting the benefits of free trade to the US and Chinese governments .