China Says ‘No Way’ to United Airlines’ Workaround Reference for Taiwan
- American carriers in a spot as U.S., China tussle over island
- United refers to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan by their currencies
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An attempt by United Airlines to duck the sticky issue of Taiwan has invited rebuke from China’s foreign ministry.
After China told global carriers earlier this year to tweak their websites and list the separately ruled island as part of China -- a directive the White House termed “Orwellian nonsense” -- American airlines are still finding themselves in the crosshairs of China. United Continental Holdings Inc. has resorted to using currency codes instead for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, a move the Middle Kingdom isn’t too pleased with.