U.S. Strikes Back at China’s Secret Air Route Edge

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The Trump administration is taking a stand — proposing to ban Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on U.S. routes. This move aims to eliminate what American carriers call an unfair advantage, as they’re blocked from Russian skies while Chinese airlines take faster, cheaper routes. With major Chinese carriers like Air China and China Eastern in the spotlight, and a Trump-Xi meeting approaching, this could reshape the global aviation landscape. Is this a smart strategy — or a risky escalation? WooGlobe Ref : WGA212258 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00What if one flight path could shift the balance of power in global aviation?

00:04The Trump administration has just proposed a bold move,

00:07banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on U.S.-bound flights.

00:11Why? Because American airlines aren't allowed to use Russian airspace at all.

00:16That gives Chinese carriers a massive edge, shorter routes, lower fuel costs, and faster trips.

00:22U.S. airlines say it's just not fair.

00:24Some flights from the East Coast to China are so long now,

00:27they're flying half-empty just to make it work.

00:30The U.S. Transportation Department says enough is enough.

00:34It wants to level the playing field.

00:36If passed, this new rule could hit major Chinese airlines like Air China and China Eastern

00:41and change how global air travel operates.

00:44But the timing is critical.

00:46Boeing is in talks to sell hundreds of jets to China,

00:49and a Trump Sea meeting is around the corner.

00:51Could this move shake things up before then?

00:54Chinese airlines have just two days to respond,

00:56and if they don't push back hard,

00:59the skies over Russia might start looking a lot emptier.

01:02This isn't just about air routes.

01:04It's about global power, strategy, and billions in business.

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