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The Chinese Government Views Aviation Manufacturing as a Priority

• Designing and manufacturing passenger jets is seen as an indicator of the nation's technological prowess.
• Aviation manufacturing is also seen as driving economic growth and innovation.

Foreign Companies See Benefits to Investing in China -- Carefully

• Foreign companies benefit from interacting with China by providing support to Chinese customers, cultivating a competitive source of parts, and generating sales to Chinese airlines.
• Because of the way the agreements operate, foreign companies are careful to protect intellectual property and technologies.
• Foreign manufacturers say continued innovation is key to preventing emergence of Chinese competitors.

China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry Is Still Developing

• The planes currently in development are not likely to be competitive when finally realized. The Chinese government will then have to invest heavily in developing a new round of planes that might be more competitive.
• It is possible China will be more successful in general aviation, building smaller aircraft for private or charter use.

Foreign Competitors Struggle with Negotiating Agreements with China

• If China succeeds in penetrating the commercial aviation manufacturing market, other countries may want to consider several policy options.
• China also should consider the opportunity costs of its policies and whether to pursue more market-oriented policies.