Buying spree brings attention to opaque Chinese company

New York

DURING his first state visit to Britain, Chinese President Xi Jinping heralded the great economic opportunities between the two countries, in energy, infrastructure and finance. He finished off the late 2015 trip at Manchester airport, unveiling a new direct flight to Beijing on Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines.

The political spotlight was a global coup for Chen Feng, chairman of the carrier's parent, HNA Group, who was on hand to greet Mr Xi and David Cameron, then British prime minister.