rutankrd
Indeed very interesting, and the point regarding visas is especially well made, and despite government rhetoric a few months ago isn't likely to get better anytime soon.
However, where I differ is that BHX is that much closer to London than Manchester, so, especially for leisure passengers, BHX is a viable option for Chinese operators as an entry point to service Stratford, the Cotswolds, Bicester Outlet and the honeypot that is London.
Whether BHX actually gets a Chinese service, well my glass is half empty on that one, and I too think that expansion of the AI offer may prove more lucrative, given the demographics of the Midlands, and also the large Punjabi population in and around Toronto.