China has confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft in a landmark agreement seen as a major step in renewed aviation cooperation between Beijing and Washington.
The deal, announced Wednesday by China’s Ministry of Commerce, includes aircraft, engines, and spare parts, and marks China’s first significant Boeing order since 2017.
According to the ministry, the agreement reflects ongoing efforts by both nations to strengthen economic and trade relations while supporting China’s expanding aviation sector.
“In accordance with the important consensus reached by the Chinese and U.S. leaders, China’s aviation industry will introduce 200 Boeing aircraft based on commercial principles and its own needs for air transport development,” a Commerce Ministry official stated.
The announcement followed comments made last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, who revealed that China was preparing to buy 200 Boeing jets. Although industry analysts had anticipated a larger order, the agreement is still viewed as a major breakthrough for the American aerospace giant.
The order is expected to provide a strong economic boost for Boeing and its extensive manufacturing and supplier network in Washington state, where most of the company’s commercial aircraft are produced.
Andrea Chartock, Assistant Director at the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, welcomed the development and predicted that additional purchases from Chinese carriers could follow.
“Boeing has a lot of demand, a little bit of a waitlist, so I believe that it’s only logical to me that there would be more orders in the future,” Chartock said.
She added that the aerospace company supports a broad industrial ecosystem in Washington, including businesses connected to aviation, satellites, and space technology.
The latest agreement also follows recent talks between China’s civil aviation regulator and Boeing Chief Executive Officer Kelly Orthberg, who joined President Trump’s delegation during a recent visit to China.
Boeing has not yet issued an official response regarding the confirmed aircraft order.
