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China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its maiden commercial flight on May 28, 2023. The flight marked a big step toward Chinese self-sufficiency in aviation, but it took 15 years to accomplish. Why did the project take so long and what barriers did Chinese aircraft company Commercial Aircraft Corporation have in its way? The answer lies in the turbulent history of US-China trade relations.
