Turkish Airlines announces order for 150 Boeing during Xi Jinping's visit

The Turkish national airline, Turkish Airlines, announced on Wednesday a new order for 150 Boeing 737MAX aircraft, consisting of 100 firm units and 50 options. This announcement comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Washington, where he met with Donald Trump to discuss managing the rivalry between their countries.

During this meeting, Xi Jinping advocated for peaceful coexistence between the United States and China, emphasizing the importance of working together on issues like artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Donald Trump underscored the need to restore constructive dialogue between the two superpowers, although no significant progress was reported on the critical trade issues that divide them.

During this visit, Trump also showed Xi Jinping the construction site of the future White House ballroom during a banquet held in his honor. This moment was described as a blend of grandeur and familiarity, reflecting the dynamic nature of their relations.

However, the meeting was marked by tensions regarding the media, particularly the refusal of access to several journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, who were initially banned from covering the White House, though their access was restored thanks to a court decision.

The American president had previously taken steps to sideline certain media outlets, accusing them of spreading false information about him. This situation has sparked discussions about press freedom, a topic that has echoed in France, where questions about guaranteeing this freedom are also being raised.

Finally, as Turkish Airlines finalizes its order of Boeing, the meeting between Trump and Xi took place in an atmosphere of caution, where both leaders sought to ease existing tensions while exploring opportunities for cooperation between their nations.