Orpo visits China as Europe reconsiders its stance on Beijing

2026-01-28 - 16:12

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo concluded a six-day visit to China on 29 January 2026. The trip included high-level meetings in Beijing and commercial talks involving 20 Finnish companies. Orpo met Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and National People’s Congress Chairman Zhao Leji on 27 January. One day earlier, he held discussions with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The agenda included bilateral relations, Ukraine, market access, and EU-China trade balance.