How does Xi Jinpingโs โspecial planeโ compare with Air Force One?
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinpingโs visit to Washington this week, attention is already turning to the aircraft that will carry him and how it stacks up against Americaโs famous presidential plane. The aircraft carrying Chinaโs leader, often referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane, remains far less known to the world than Air Force One, despite both countries using Boeing 747s for presidential travel. For a head of state, a presidential aircraft is...