Wings of China explained

Frequency:Monthly
Category:Inflight magazine
Publisher:Cinmedia
Founded:1992
Country:China
Based:Beijing
Language:Chinese
English

Wings of China is the inflight magazine of Air China.[1] The magazine is published monthly in Beijing, China.

History and profile

The magazine was started in 1992 with the name Wings.[2] Ten years later, in 2002, the magazine was renamed Wings of China.[2] The magazine was published by Air China Media Ltd. on a monthly basis and is based in Beijing.[2] It covers articles in English and in Chinese.[3] Then it began to be published by Cinmedia again on a monthly basis.

Between 2007 and 2009 the magazine was on the list of 100 top valuable magazines by advertising circulation by China Advertising Association.[4]

Accusations of racism

Wings of China faced accusations of racism when they stated "London is generally a safe place to travel, however precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people in their September 2016 issue because people felt uncomfortable due to the statement, which meant that travelers must take precautions or avoid multiracial areas.[5] [6] Following the event the parent company of the magazine, Air China, issued an apology.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Partners. Air China. Ink Publishing. 12 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Wings of China (Air China). Publicitas. 12 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Wings of China Factsheet. Publicitas. 12 July 2016. 1 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Wings of China . Cinmedia. 21 February 2019.
  5. News: Haze Fan. Air China's magazine says media, readers misinterpreted London travel advice . 12 December 2020. CNBC . 8 September 2016.
  6. News: Air China Under Fire For 'Racist' Warning on London Minority Areas. 8 September 2016. SKY News. 7 September 2016.
  7. News: Air China magazine apologises over 'racist' article about London. 4 March 2017. The Telegraph. 9 September 2016.