Yes, China has resumed buying Boeing planes in 2026, though the relationship remains subject to complex trade and geopolitical dynamics. After a multi-year hiatus following the 737 MAX groundings and trade tensions, Chinese airlines have returned to Boeing’s order books to meet the country's massive domestic aviation demand, which is currently the second-largest in the world. In late 2025 and early 2026, major state-owned carriers like China Southern and Air China moved forward with significant orders for the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to modernize their fleets. However, Boeing now faces stiff competition from the Airbus A320neo family and China’s homegrown COMAC C919, which is starting to scale production. While the "mega-orders" of the past are now often split between Boeing and Airbus to maintain diplomatic balance, China’s need for hundreds of new aircraft over the next decade ensures that Boeing remains a critical, albeit contested, supplier for the region.