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China Connections
4:17 pm
Wed January 19, 2011

China Eastern Airlines to talk with Lambert Airport, furthers trade possibilities

A China Eastern Airlines airplane taking off in Seattle in 2007. The Midwest-China Hub Commission announced today that China Eastern has agreed to open up talks with Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. (via Flickr/boeingdreamscape)
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St. Louis is one big step closer to securing a potentially lucrative trade partnership with China.

The Midwest-China Hub Commission announced today that China Eastern Airlines has agreed to open up talks with Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

The step signals that the plan has moved out of the plausibility phase and into a logistical phase.

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China Connections
10:34 am
Wed January 19, 2011

Boeing, Peabody Energy to benefit from China deals

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The Boeing Phantom Ray unmanned airborne system (UAS), just one of the models of aircraft Boeing produces, during an unveiling ceremony in St. Louis on May 10, 2010. Reports state China will announce deals today including one to buy 200 Boeing airplanes.
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A senior administration official says China will announce deals Wednesday to purchase $45 billion in U.S.

exports, including a $19 billion agreement to buy 200 Boeing airplanes, according to the Associated Press.

The official says the deal will create 235,000 jobs in the U.S.

It is important to note, however, that these planes will be commercial aircraft. Moreover, the St. Louis division of Boeing, which produces military aircraft, is unlikely to benefit directly from today's deal.

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