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Xi Welcomes Finnish Investment, Pitches UN-Centered Order in Talks With Finland’s PM

Beijing uses Petteri Orpo’s visit to court Finnish business, pressing for a cautious EU approach to trade measures.

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Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 27, 2026. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, arrives to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 27, 2026. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Xi Jinping told Petteri Orpo that China is ready to work with Finland to uphold a United Nations–centered international system and advance a multipolar world.
  • Xi invited Finnish enterprises to "swim freely" in China’s market and highlighted potential cooperation in energy transition, agriculture and forestry.
  • Orpo is on a four-day trip to Beijing from January 25 to 28 with executives from more than 20 Finnish companies pursuing opportunities across key sectors.
  • China’s commerce minister urged Finland to advocate restraint in EU use of restrictive trade tools, and Beijing hopes Helsinki will aid stable China–EU ties.
  • The visit follows heightened Arctic security focus and Finnish concerns over damage to undersea infrastructure linked to Chinese-registered ships, including a Hong Kong court case against a ship captain.