Less than 12 hours after the United States stripped four Chinese airlines of landing rights, the People's Republic is rowing back and easing its entry requirements. From June 8, Beijing will allow foreign carriers to fly to any airport once a week.

This sends a positive signal to Washington and - at least for the time being - settles the dispute above the clouds. The new easing would go hand in hand with increased security measures, such as n-tv.de reported. So you have to be tested for the new Covid-19 pathogen after arrival. In addition, there is a prospect of further relief: If there is no corona case in the next three weeks, flights may be carried out twice a week.