Air China to start IAH-PEK.

With a superior J and F product on their 77W, this may be a threat to UA, especially without a connection on the west coast.

Also great for routing award tickets!

schedule from airlineroute:

eff 02JUL13 NEW 4 weekly Boeing 777-300ER service
CA995 PEK1500 – 1540IAH 77W x135
CA996 IAH0130 – 0500+1PEK 77W x246