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Xi Jinping and Orpo Strengthen Ties Amid Controversy

1/27/2026

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On January 27, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to discuss deeper bilateral ties.
Xi emphasized cooperation in energy transition, agriculture, and forestry.
He urged Finland to support China-EU relations.
Orpo invited Xi to visit Finland, signaling ongoing dialogue.
Separately, a Chinese ship captain faces criminal-damage allegations related to undersea incidents raised by Finland's President Stubb.

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On January 27, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to discuss deeper bilateral ties.
Xi emphasized cooperation in energy transition, agriculture, and forestry.
He urged Finland to support China-EU relations.
Orpo invited Xi to visit Finland, signaling ongoing dialogue.
Separately, a Chinese ship captain faces criminal-damage allegations related to undersea incidents raised by Finland's President Stubb.