Chinese Airlines See Short-Term Virus Hit

The transcript discusses the Chinese aviation sector's optimistic outlook despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. Air China remains confident, continuing its dividend policy, unlike other industries. China Eastern and China Southern have different approaches to dividends, reflecting their financial strategies. Overall, the sector anticipates a short-term impact with strong long-term prospects.

What is the general sentiment of the Chinese aviation sector despite the pandemic?

• Pessimistic and uncertain

• Optimistic and confident

• Cautious and reserved

• Indifferent and neutral

How does Air China's approach to the pandemic differ from CAFE's?

• Air China predicts substantial losses, unlike CAFE

• Air China has not mentioned the pandemic, unlike CAFE

• Air China is more pessimistic than CAFE

• Air China has canceled dividends, unlike CAFE

What financial decision has Air China made during the pandemic?

• Stopped paying dividends

• Continued paying dividends

• Laid off employees

• Increased ticket prices

What is China Southern's financial strategy during the pandemic?

• It has enough cash and is paying dividends

• It is borrowing heavily to maintain operations

• It is investing in new aircraft

• It is not paying dividends due to cash constraints

What is the long-term outlook for the Chinese aviation market according to the transcript?

• Declining and weak

• Strong and promising

• Uncertain and risky

• Stable but unremarkable