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By Open Chronicle with agencies
US President Donald Trump announced a major commercial aviation agreement with China during the final stage of his visit to Beijing, presenting the deal as a sign of improving economic relations between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
According to reports surrounding the summit discussions, Chinese airlines are expected to significantly expand purchases of aircraft from Boeing as part of broader negotiations between Washington and Beijing aimed at stabilizing trade and strengthening economic cooperation.
The agreement emerged during Trump’s high-profile meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining stable bilateral ties despite disagreements over Taiwan, technology, energy security, and global conflicts.
Trump described the expected aircraft orders as a major boost for the American economy and manufacturing sector, arguing that expanded Chinese purchases would support jobs in states heavily connected to the aerospace industry.
Speaking during the visit, Trump said China had shown interest in increasing imports of American products, including aircraft, energy, and agricultural goods, as part of a broader effort to reduce economic tensions between the two countries.
The Boeing discussions come after years of turbulence in US-China trade relations, including tariffs, export controls, and disputes over advanced technologies and semiconductors. The aviation sector had also been affected by geopolitical friction and safety concerns in recent years.
For Beijing, the potential agreement signals an effort to stabilize commercial ties with Washington while balancing domestic industrial ambitions and growing competition in the aerospace sector.
The talks also highlighted the strategic importance of commercial diplomacy as both governments attempt to manage broader regional instability linked to the Middle East conflict and disruptions in global energy markets.
The summit in Beijing has drawn worldwide attention not only because of trade negotiations, but also because of rising tensions surrounding Taiwan and the Strait of Hormuz. During the meetings, Xi reportedly warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push bilateral relations into a “very dangerous place.”
Despite those warnings, both sides projected a more conciliatory tone during the visit compared to previous periods of confrontation.
Trump was accompanied by several prominent American business executives during the trip, including technology and finance leaders seeking expanded access to Chinese markets.
Analysts say the Boeing agreement could become one of the most visible economic outcomes of the summit if finalized in the coming months, especially as both governments attempt to reassure global markets amid uncertainty surrounding supply chains, oil prices and geopolitical conflicts.