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China-Finland relations
Finland’s Tightrope Diplomacy: Stubb’s China Visit Navigates New Security and Trade Realities
By Hermann Aubié and Wei Shen
While in China, Finland's President Alexander Stubb affirmed bilateral trade interests without compromising Finland’s broader strategic priorities.
The Precarious State of the Nordic Countries’ One China Policy
By Andreas B. Forsby
A new report shows how the Nordic countries have adopted an increasingly defensive approach to Taiwan in the face of Beijing’s assertive imposition of its One China principle.
Falling out of Favor: How China Lost the Nordic Countries
By Andreas B. Forsby
In 2016, the Nordic countries were actively seeking to deepen cooperation with China. Today, they are looking instead to limit China's presence and influence. What happened?
Finland’s China Shift
By Matti Puranen and Jukka Aukia
Once China’s model partner for engagement with the West, Finland is updating its China policies and seeking wider cooperation with the EU and like-minded partners.
China’s Arctic Ambitions Face Increasing Headwinds in Finland
By Sanna Kopra and Matti Puranen
Finland is one of China's best options for accessing the Arctic. But even here, there is growing suspicion of Chinese investments.
China-Finland: Beijing’s ‘Model Relationship’ in Europe?
By Matti Puranen
Even as Helsinki remains largely passive, China’s influencing activities in Finland draw increasing attention.
China Cargo Train Routes Face Backlash in Finland
By Jukka Aukia
A Finnish state media documentary raises questions about the Kouvola-Xi’an train connection – and, implicitly, the wider China-Finland relationship.
Helsinki: How to Create a European Hub for Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A relatively small airport in northern Europe became an unexpected beneficiary of growing Asia-Europe connectivity.
China’s Belt and Road: Where Does the Arctic Angle Stand?
By Heidar Gudjonsson and Egill Thor Nielsson
Beijing has had an active few months of Arctic diplomacy.
China's Belt and Road Enters the Arctic
By Heidar Gudjonsson and Egill Thor Nielsson
The Arctic states could find much-needed funding for infrastructure improvements through China's Belt and Road.
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