TOKYO -- China's three major state-owned airlines racked up losses in the first quarter of 2025, while U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has dimmed their outlook.
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China Southern Airlines and Air China planes are pictured at Tokyo's Haneda airport. All three of the country's state-owned carriers are mired in a slump. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
TOKYO -- China's three major state-owned airlines racked up losses in the first quarter of 2025, while U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has dimmed their outlook.