Word: siddeley
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Dates: during 1971-1971
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Western intelligence analysts reckon that China is about to embark on a major expansion of domestic-and eventually international-air service. Soviet and British (Hawker Siddeley) sales teams are already in Peking offering attractive credit terms on medium-range jets; the French are also said to be in the running. Mao's wingmen will no doubt play one competitor off against another to get the best deal. In addition to buying directly from a manufacturer, the Chinese may consider picking up secondhand 727s or 707s from Western airlines...