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Falling out of Favor: How China Lost the Nordic Countries
June 24, 2022

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
February 08, 2022

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
March 18, 2021

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?
February 29, 2020

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
January 24, 2020

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
June 01, 2018

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?
September 22, 2017

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
March 31, 2017

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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