Airbus CEO holds talks with China’s commerce minister in Beijing, MOFCOM reports

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury met with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing, according to a statement from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), underscoring ongoing high-level engagement between the European aerospace giant and Chinese officials. The talks highlight the strategic importance of China to Airbus’s global supply chain and delivery operations, with implications for bilateral trade dynamics and industrial cooperation. Market focus is on potential outcomes related to aircraft orders, localization of production, or regulatory support, which could influence Airbus’s competitive positioning against Boeing in the Asia-Pacific region. The discussions also reflect broader efforts to stabilize EU-China economic relations amid geopolitical tensions and shifting aviation demand patterns. Traders will watch for official announcements on procurement or joint ventures, as well as upcoming air traffic recovery data from Chinese carriers, as near-term catalysts.

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