Finland’s leader set for 4-day China visit as Europe seeks to counter Trump pressure

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 75% complete by Cao JiaxuanJanuary 24, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is undertaking a four-day visit to China, starting Sunday, with a large business delegation. The trip aims to strengthen ties with Beijing amidst pressure from US policies and is part of China's strategy to foster relationships with individual EU members. Cooperation is expected in areas like green technology and climate projects. Orpo's visit follows recent trips by the Irish and Canadian Prime Ministers, signaling China's efforts to engage with European and NATO nations. Geopolitics and security concerns are expected to limit any major breakthroughs during the visit.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization 30% Canada 40% Mark Carney 40% Micheal Martin 50% Alexander Stubb 50% Xi Jinping ×260% United States ×270% European Union ×380% Petteri Orpo ×290% Finland ×490% China ×5100%

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China

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