China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaJanuary 27, 2026 at 09:16 AM

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During Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's four-day visit to China, President Xi Jinping signaled a desire for deeper ties between the two countries. Meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Xi welcomed Finnish businesses to expand within China's market. He expressed China's willingness to enhance mutual trust, strengthen communication, and deepen economic cooperation with Finland, particularly in areas like energy transition, agriculture, and forestry. Orpo also met with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, who urged Finland to advocate for caution regarding restrictive trade measures within the EU and to oppose protectionism. A business cooperation deal between the two countries was also announced. Orpo's visit included a delegation of executives from over 20 Finnish companies.

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UN 30% Ministry of Commerce 40% Global Times 40% European Union 50% Xinhua News Agency ×260% Wang Wentao ×260% Beijing ×270% Petteri Orpo ×680% Finland ×690% Xi Jinping ×490% China ×8100%

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china-finland relations 90% economic cooperation 80% trade 70% international system 60% multipolar world 60% protectionism 50% energy transition 50% business cooperation 40%

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