China and Finland Celebrate 74 Years of Diplomatic Relations

In a notable milestone, China and Finland are celebrating 74 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting a partnership characterized by mutual cooperation and shared prosperity. During a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Alexander Stubb reflected on the enduring relationship between their nations.

“Finland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with China,” President Xi noted. “Our relationship has grown stronger over the decades, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations that transcend historical and cultural differences”.

President Stubb echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration. “Our partnership with China has brought tangible benefits to both our peoples. We look forward to deepening our practical cooperation and expanding people-to-people exchanges for greater progress in bilateral ties”.

The leaders discussed various areas of cooperation, including green energy and efforts to find peaceful solutions to global challenges. President Xi stated, “China aims for closer cooperation with Finland on new energy sectors as well as finding a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis. ”

The economic relationship between China and Finland is thriving. Finland stands as China’s third-largest Nordic trade partner, while China has been Finland’s largest trade partner in Asia for several consecutive years. In the past year alone, the bilateral trade volume reached an impressive $8.2 billion.

President Xi Jinping expressed to President Alexander Stubb that China is eager for Finland to play an active role in its modernization efforts. He highlighted opportunities for expanded cooperation in emerging sectors such as green transition, the digital economy, and new energy.

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