China, US mull more direct flights

China and the United States have agreed to actively explore travel market potential for more direct passenger flights.

"Regulators of China and the US have maintained communications regarding the issue. China is willing to work with the US to promote the increase of flights, based on flexible and pragmatic principles," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning during a briefing on Tuesday.

On Sunday, the two sides reached an agreement in Beijing during the talks between State Councilor and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.