China accused of spying to create passenger jet
China is rolling out a new passenger airliner, designed to directly compete with Boeing and Airbus. Some say the designs were gathered through corporate espionage. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
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China is rolling out a new passenger airliner, designed to directly compete with Boeing and Airbus. Some say the designs were gathered through corporate espionage. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
A state-owned Chinese aircraft manufacturer designed the first-ever large commercial jetliner, the C919, with the goal of one day dominating the aerospace industry. A look at how the plane was developed reveals how China acquired sensitive aviation technology through legal and illegal means. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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