Boeing plan for finishing center to stir up market

Aircraft maker considering more strategic alliances

Boeing Co is considering plans to set up a 737 jet completion and delivery center in China, according to a Seattle Times report, indicating that competition in the Chinese aircraft manufacturing market is heating up.

The newspaper quoted persons familiar with the deal and said the announcement is likely to be made during President Xi Jinping's visit to Seattle later this month. Xi is also expected to announce new orders for Boeing aircraft during his visit.