Air China has officially launched regular flights between Beijing and Warsaw, the very first direct flight to Poland by an Asian airline.

The first flight from Beijing successfully landed at Warsaw's Chopin Airport early morning on Wednesday with an estimated 200 people on board an Airbus A330.

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The Chinese Ambassador to Poland Xu Jian, Vice President of China National Aviation Holding Hou Xulun, and Chopin Airport's chief director Mariusz Szpikowski attended the official welcoming ceremony, according to state-backed Xinhua.

Xulun said the newest service is an important move to help establish the "Aerial Silk Road" and to cater to the demands of businessmen and tourists from both countries.

Meanwhile, Jian believes Poland's strategic location plays a crucial role between the East and the West, with hopes that the new "Aerial Silk Road" would provide social and economic development, offer more travel choices, and boost bilateral cooperation particularly in the areas of cultural exchange, education, and science and technology between the two nations, Xinhua reported.

Szpikowksi, on the other hand, said the direct link is not only beneficial to Chopin's airport but also to Warsaw and Poland. Poland is looking to establish business, cultural, and trade relations with China.

Meanwhile, Air China said that the latest Beijing-Warsaw is its second non-stop long-haul international service connecting the mainland to Central and Eastern Europe.

Flights heading to Beijing depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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