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In May, Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled from China to the United States in a significantly shorter time compared to former President Donald Trump's trip due to differences in flight paths. While American carriers are banned from flying through Russian airspace, some Chinese airlines use this route, giving them an advantage in travel time. During discussions about the journey, Trump noted that Xi’s plane was “the fastest,” while Xi explained their shorter travel duration was because of its route through Russia and Canada. The difference highlights how geopolitical restrictions impact travel efficiency for international leaders.

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“We go by Russia, Alaska, Canada, and then into the US.”

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Why Xi’s flight from China to the US was hours faster than Trump’s in May Russian airspace ban for American carriers gives some Chinese airlines an edge, prompting US aviation sector to oppose new flights “It’s a very fast plane … the fastest plane,” Trump said, in footage captured after the White House TV press pool resumed coverage following a court ruling that restored access to outlets previously banned by the US president. uncertain

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