Germany's government has been negotiating a new air services agreement with China that could benefit the new cargo carrier.
Last month, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) negotiators agreed in principle with their German counterparts on cargo rights, but the deal has yet to be signed formally.
In recent months China has been more willing to award fifth-freedom rights for cargo to allow flights beyond the country. This year it has granted such rights to Australia, Thailand and the USA.
Source: Flight International
