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Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspace
The U.S. cites competitive imbalances as Chinese airlines use Russian airspace closed to American carriers, potentially affecting thousands of passengers during peak travel seasons.
- China's major state-owned airlines are opposing a U.S. proposal that would bar them from using Russian airspace on flights to and from the U.S., claiming it gives them a competitive advantage over American carriers.
- Air China estimates that at least 4,400 passengers would be affected by this ban during the holiday season, according to their statement.
- China Southern warned that the ban would adversely affect thousands of travelers and increase costs and flight times, as stated in their complaint.
- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized the proposal, saying it would punish global passengers and inconvenience travelers from both countries.
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Beijing has voiced its position to Trump on banning Chinese airlines from flying through Russia: EADaily
EADaily, October 15th, 2025. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China expresses solidarity with the protest of national airlines against the intention of the US Department of Transport to ban their aircraft from flying through Russian airspace. This was stated by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Lin Jian.
The United States believes that Chinese airlines receive an unfair advantage when flying through Russian airspace.
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Chinese airlines are asking Washington not to ban them from flying through Russian airspace.
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