China Eastern Absorbs Shanghai Airlines, on Government Orders
Credit: WEI MENG
China Eastern’s takeover of its hometown rival will lift the ailing carrier to the top rank of the Chinese industry, making the company a match for rivals China Southern and Air China in size, if not efficiency. After absorbing Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern will be about equal to Air China as the...
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