China Airlines, founded in 1959, is Taiwan's state-owned flag carrier airline. Employing approximately 1480 people, it is based at Taoyuan International Airport. The airline operates a significant network, with over 1400 weekly flights to 102 destinations spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. This includes a dedicated cargo operation comprising 91 weekly flights. It is one of two major airlines serving Taiwan, alongside EVA Air.