China plans to spend USD 700 billion to build up its aerospace industries. The document discusses China's growing aviation industry, which has seen passenger and cargo throughput grow over 15% annually from 2008 to 2013. China now has the second largest aviation system globally and is the second largest air travel market. To meet domestic demand, China buys over 100 new passenger jets each year. China aims to develop its local aircraft manufacturers and expects to be the biggest future market for Boeing and Airbus. It will invest heavily in its aerospace sector and has ambitious plans to expand its airports.