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How does Xi Jinping’s ‘special plane’ compare with Air Force One?

How does Xi Jinping’s ‘special plane’ compare with Air Force One?
South China Morning Post Wednesday 23 September 2026, 03:00 UTC By Meredith Chen 1 min read
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Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, attention is already turning to the aircraft that will carry him and how it stacks up against America’s famous presidential plane. The aircraft carrying China’s leader, often referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane, remains far less known to the world than Air Force One, despite both countries using Boeing 747s for presidential travel. For a head of state, a presidential aircraft...

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, attention is already turning to the aircraft that will carry him and how it stacks up against America’s famous presidential plane. The aircraft carrying China’s leader, often referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane, remains far less known to the world than Air Force One, despite both countries using Boeing 747s for presidential travel. For a head of state, a presidential aircraft is... [Image text:] TARALLIANCE
Xi Jinping (PERSON) Chinese (ORG) Washington (LOCATION) America (LOCATION) China (LOCATION) zhuan ji (PERSON) Boeing (ORG)
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