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But cannot buy COMAC C919 because of its China military links. Where is justice
May 1, 20254:06 AM GMT+8Updated 11 hours ago
Item 1 of 2 A COMAC C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
[1/2]A COMAC C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, said in the April 29 letter to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary that Chinese planemaker COMAC has close ties to the Chinese military and that evidence indicates it has benefited from the illicit acquisition of foreign intellectual property.
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"Respectfully, U.S. and European airlines should not be even contemplating the future purchase of airplanes from Chinese military companies," said the letter from Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
The Chinese government has repeatedly denied U.S. claims that its commercial companies steal intellectual property or that they are used to advance Chinese military capabilities.
US lawmaker warns Ryanair against buying Chinese-made planes
By David Shepardson and Allison LampertMay 1, 20254:06 AM GMT+8Updated 11 hours ago

Item 1 of 2 A COMAC C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
[1/2]A COMAC C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
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- US lawmaker warns Ryanair against Chinese aircraft purchase due to security concerns
- COMAC accused of ties to Chinese military, intellectual property theft
- Ryanair CEO considers Chinese jets if inexpensive enough
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, said in the April 29 letter to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary that Chinese planemaker COMAC has close ties to the Chinese military and that evidence indicates it has benefited from the illicit acquisition of foreign intellectual property.
Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter.
"Respectfully, U.S. and European airlines should not be even contemplating the future purchase of airplanes from Chinese military companies," said the letter from Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
The Chinese government has repeatedly denied U.S. claims that its commercial companies steal intellectual property or that they are used to advance Chinese military capabilities.