China advances commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that China is moving forward with its commitment made in May to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. According to Greer, approximately 140 of these orders are progressing well, while another 10 are being finalized into written contracts.

This development comes ahead of a state visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for September 23–25, where he is expected to hold a summit with President Trump. While President Trump previously suggested that Chinese orders could eventually reach up to 750 aircraft, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has tempered market expectations regarding immediate additional orders. Ortberg noted that while orders may increase over time, individual airlines will announce them at their own pace.

The 200-plane commitment represents Boeing’s first major order in China in nearly a decade. Officials from both nations have expressed positive views regarding upcoming discussions on trade, investment, and artificial intelligence, signaling a desire to stabilize bilateral relations prior to the summit.