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 $1tn over the next two decades. It has maintained its work with Chinese airlines and is partnering with the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China to construct a factory in Zhoushan, which will be the first non-US production line for the 737 aircraft. But it also faces competition from other global aerospace giants, including Airbus Group SE (AIR.PA), Bombardier Inc (BBDb. 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 $1tn over the next two decades. It has maintained its work with Chinese airlines and is partnering with the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China to construct a factory in Zhoushan, which will be the first non-US production line for the 737 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.