Avoid the ex: Russian model planes perhaps. Havn't looked lately at accidents per Pax takeoffs per airline or accidents per takeoff figures.
Given that the 2 most critical moments are from down here to the clouds and from the clouds back to terra firma those are probably the numbers that help inspire confidence.
Look at it another way - Chinese roads are more dangerous than those in the rest of the world so flying has to be safer. Now is flying safer than the trains - could be touch and go but how much time do you have to go from a to b anyway - China is a very big country.
My philosophy may not be right, but it sure worked for me so far.
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If your number is up - its up - if its not, you should be OK.
