China is considering financial support for its state-run airlines as the Iran
war drives up fuel prices, according to people familiar with the matter. Options
under review include government subsidies, preferential tax treatment,
low-interest state-backed loans, and potential mergers. Deliberations are
preliminary, and no decisions have been made. China’s top three airlines, the
State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and the Civil
Aviation Administration did not respond to requests for comment.
