Air China has posted a 55.4% drop in profit during the first six months of the year, citing a weaker Chinese yuan inflating overseas debt payments.Net income declined to CNY510 million (US$82.9 million) in the six months ended in June from a year ago. The profit was in line with the 55-65% decline forecast by Air China on July 14th.The yuan fell more than 2% against the dollar in the first half of this year, driving up costs for Air China, which has 70% of its debt denominated in USD at the end of 2013. Foreign exchange losses are expected

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