Hey folks! 🌏 On Jan 25-28, Finnish PM Petteri Orpo lands in Beijing for a full-on economic fest with China's Ministry of Commerce. Get ready for a trade party: bilateral trade hit over $8 billion in 2025, with mutual investments topping $23 billion! 🤩
Orpo brings along execs from 20+ Finnish companies across machinery, forestry (hello sustainable wood vibes!), clean energy, food tech, and innovation. From smart forest solutions to green hydrogen, these sectors show Finland's eco-edge and tech chops.
Highlights to watch:
- 6th China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation: about 50 companies will brainstorm next-gen collabs 🤝
- MoU signing to supercharge the committee's work — expect fresh green and digital deals 💼🌱
- Multiple B2B agreements sealing the deal on projects from wind farms to AI-driven food supply chains 🔧🤖🍽️
This visit isn't just about numbers. It's a perfect match: China's high-level opening up meets Finland's sustainability-first mindset. For young entrepreneurs across South and Southeast Asia, this is a signal: green innovation is where the magic happens. ✨
Stay tuned as these two powerhouses mix Nordic innovation with China's market scale — unlocking fresh opportunities and global impact. Ready to ride this wave? 🌊🚀
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China, Finland to deepen trade ties during Finnish PM's upcoming visit
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