China has decided to block the purchase by Chinese airlines of 45 European Airbus long haul aircraft in retaliation for the EU CO2 tax on flights departing and arriving in the EU, which came into force on 1 January.

Are you a news organisation, a business, an association or a foundation? Check out our bespoke editorial and translation services.

Support border-free European journalism

See our subscription offers, or donate to bolster our independence

On the same topic