Wings of China

Wings of China is the inflight magazine of Air China.[1] The magazine is published monthly in Beijing, China.

History and profile

The magazine was started in 1992 with the name Wings.[2] Ten years later, in 2002, the magazine was renamed as Wings of China.[2] The magazine is published by Air China Media Ltd. on a monthly basis and is based in Beijing.[2] It covers articles in English and in Chinese.[3]

Accusations of racism

Wings of China faced accusations of racism when they stated "London is generally a safe place to travel, however precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people." in their September 2016 issue.[4] Following the event the parent company of the magazine, Air China, issued an apology.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Partners. Air China". Ink Publishing. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Wings of China (Air China)". Publicitas. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Wings of China Factsheet" (PDF). Publicitas. 1 November 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Air China Under Fire For 'Racist' Warning on London Minority Areas". SKY News. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Air China magazine apologises over 'racist' article about London". The Telegraph. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2017.


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