China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed a purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft on May 20, 2026. This agreement marks the company’s most substantial deal with China in years and signals a recovery in a vital market.

The order follows a recent summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents. This deal is part of broader trade understandings, including an extension of the existing tariff truce.

While specific aircraft models remain undisclosed, the purchase strengthens Boeing’s revenue outlook and order backlog. The agreement also includes U.S. supply guarantees for engine parts and other components.