Current affairs
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29.10.2026
Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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26.10.2026
Finnish companies' short-term outlook on China – Q3 2026
The survey closed on October 13, 2026, and 62 Finnish companies responded. The overall confidence index reached its highest level since the survey began in 2023. Expectations remain positive across all four business activities, and confidence has improved among both SMEs and large companies. Respondents based in China are more optimistic than their colleagues in Finland, but the gap has narrowed considerably. Notably, 40% of respondents state their China operations have become more important for their global competitiveness over the past 2–3 years.
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13.10.2026
Foreign Ministry introduces AI service for processing classified information
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has introduced its AI Assistant UMAI to an initial group of pilot users. The service enables the use of artificial intelligence to process information at national security classification level IV in a secure environment. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Government ICT Centre Valtori are acting as pilot organisations in the development of a common secure AI platform for central government.
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29.9.2026
Experience Finnish Sauna Culture in Beijing!
Beijing, September 2026 – The Embassy of Finland in Beijing and Genesis Beijing are pleased to present a collaborative mini exhibition celebrating Finland's world-famous sauna culture. Located in the lobby of the Genesis Building, where the Embassy of Finland is situated, the exhibition invites visitors to discover an essential part of Finnish life, wellbeing, and happiness.
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3.9.2026
Finland to Attend the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT26) as Guest Country of Honour
Xiamen, China, 8-11 September 2026 – Finland is proud to participate in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, China, from 8 to 11 September 2026, serving as official Guest Country of Honour.
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26.7.2026
Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.
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30.6.2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Finland
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Helsinki on 5 July and meet Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
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15.6.2026
Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ policy on Finland’s Indo-Pacific approach: Prioritising stability and cooperation
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.
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1.6.2026
Finnish Business Delegation Visit to Chengdu the 25-26 June 2026
The 4th China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum will be held in Chengdu on June 25–26. As a side event of the Forum, the Embassy of Finland in China will cooperate with Chinese partners - the Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute, the International Cooperation Bureau of Sichuan Tianfu New District, and the Energy Internet International Innovation Center - to jointly organize a Finland National Day & Smart Energy Sub-forum on the afternoon of June 25.
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18.5.2026
Team Finland China Business Confidence Survey 2026
Team Finland China’s 2026 Business Confidence Survey was conducted between March 5th to 30th and received 66 responses. The survey reveals a cautious short-term outlook with modest revenue growth and signs of stabilizing profitability. While long-term expectations have deteriorated significantly compared to last year - with 56% of respondents anticipating less favorable developments - Finnish companies remain committed to the Chinese market.