China Confirms Purchase of 200 Boeing Jets After Trump-Xi Summit

China's Commerce Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it will purchase 200 Boeing aircraft along with engines and spare parts. The announcement came after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last week. The ministry said the purchase follows commercial principles and China's air transport needs.

Aviation was described as a key area for deepening cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides also agreed to work toward extending a tariffs truce reached in October. They will seek cuts on $30 billion or more of goods each, according to the ministry. President Trump told journalists on Air Force One after leaving China that the trip produced several trade pledges, including the Boeing order and greater access for American farmers to the Chinese market.

"We made a lot of great trade deals, including over 200 planes for Boeing, with a promise of 750 planes, which would be by far the largest order ever," Trump said.

U.S. delegation to China. The company said the initial commitment for 200 aircraft is expected to lead to further commitments. "We had a very successful trip to China and accomplished our major goal of reopening the China market to orders for Boeing aircraft," Boeing stated.

A Washington state commerce official said additional Chinese orders are likely given Boeing's current demand and waitlist. Boeing manufactures most of its commercial aircraft in Washington state. The Boeing purchase marks the first major Chinese order for the aircraft since 2017.