Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

China's Ministry of Commerce said it would continue to support Chinese and American enterprises in conducting normal business cooperation in response to reports that China had sent three Boeing planes back to the U.S.

In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry said that China and the United States have enjoyed long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation in civil aviation, which has greatly facilitated trade and personnel exchanges between the two countries.

However, the U.S. has imposed tariffs that have severely disrupted global industrial and supply chain stability, impacting the international air transport market and preventing many companies from engaging in normal trade and investment activities. Both Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims, said the ministry.

China is committed to supporting normal business cooperation between the two countries and hopes the U.S. will listen to the concerns of businesses, creating a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment, said the ministry.

Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

Chinese airlines and Boeing are victims of US tariffs: commerce ministry

Representatives from China and France expressed a strong commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors during an economic and trade forum in Lyon, France, on Thursday.

The event took place at the Chinese Consulate General in Lyon, bringing together scholars and representatives from business, finance, tourism, and other key sectors of both countries.

Lyon, a major industrial and economic hub in central France, has long served as a key player in China-France cooperation. Many attendees highlighted the city's historical and contemporary role in strengthening bilateral ties.

"The cooperation between Lyon and China has a long history, dating back to the days of the ancient Silk Road. Today, the newly established Sino-French Institute in Lyon further deepens mutual understanding between our peoples," said Philippe Valentin, president of the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

French business representatives see immense potential for deeper cooperation between the two nations.

"China is today, I would say, the top in terms of automotive, in terms of innovation and new patents. And we are also looking for a lot of different skills and innovation to develop our development and collaboration in China," said Herve Vericel, vice president of Business Development and Advanced Engineering of Saint Jean Industries.

Chinese participants also expressed confidence in the future of bilateral cooperation.

"From aviation and sustainable development to infrastructure, China and France not only share extensive common interests, but also have their distinct advantages," said Zhou Mi, senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

Yu Jiang, consul general of China in Lyon, underscored the growing momentum of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

"People-to-people exchanges between the two countries will become faster and more frequent, making our friendship stronger and more enduring," he said.

Lyon trade forum highlights deepening China-France cooperation