Team Finland Business Delegation to Southern China (Xiamen)

The Team Finland network is organising a business delegation visit to China on 8–10 September 2026, led by Mr. Sakari Puisto, Minister of Economic Affairs.

8.–10.9.2026

China

Register by June 5

Preliminary Trade Programme

Preliminary Investment Programme

This visit offers a unique opportunity to advance your commercial objectives in two of China’s most dynamic economic regions: Fujian and Guangdong provinces. The programme is aligned with China’s current priorities, including:

• Low carbon development
• Advanced manufacturing
• Circular economy solutions
• Health and wellness

Why should your company join?

This delegation provides direct access to high-level stakeholders and market opportunities across complementary regions:

• Fujian – a global hub for clean energy storage and specialised equipment manufacturing
• Guangdong – a gateway to advanced integrated manufacturing ecosystem and international trade infrastructure.

Meetings with representatives from both provinces in Xiamen offer participants the opportunity to move seamlessly from specialised innovation clusters to large-scale commercial ecosystems.

This Minister-led delegation provides unparalleled visibility and access for participating companies seeking growth in this region. By incorporating a dedicated investment dialogue, the platform also enables Finnish regional operators to engage in high-level discussions to promote their regions to Chinese players seeking international expansion.

The visit coincides with the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), where Finland is the Country of Honor. Finland will enjoy exceptional visibility, policy dialogue opportunities, and structured matchmaking—creating ideal conditions for translating connections into tangible results.

Beside to the programme in Fujian, there may be an opportunity for companies to participate in some official meetings organized for the Minister in Shanghai. The agenda for the Shanghai programme will be finalized in early August. Please note that the Shanghai part of the program may incur additional costs. These will be specified closer to the date and invoiced based on actual expenses. If you are interested in the Shanghai part of the program, kindly indicate this via the registration link .

Minister Puisto will also visit Beijing during his trip to China and will have meetings with the authorities.

What You Will Gain

Participants will benefit from a structured programme including:

• Meetings with provincial authorities and key decision-makers
• Sector-specific sessions and networking opportunities
• Company matchmaking and business discussions
• Investment dialogue with Chinese partners
• The minister-led context enhances credibility and accelerates engagement at senior levels.

Who should attend?

This delegation is tailored for:

Companies, with strong capabilities in:

• Low carbon and clean energy solutions
• Bioeconomy and circular economy
• Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing and Future Mobility
• Health technology and digital healthcare

Particularly suitable for companies aiming to:

• Scale existing operations in China
• Enter the market with defined offerings
• Build strategic industrial partnerships

Regional Organisations

• Promote regional ecosystems and investment opportunities
• Build institutional cooperation with Chinese counterparts

Practicalities & Participation Options

Option 1 – Delegation Participation

Join as a business delegation member:

To cover the expenses related to arranging the visit to China (Xiamen), a participation fee of EUR 540 per person, plus a EUR 20 management fee, will be invoiced.

Option 2 – Partnership Packages

Companies can participate in the visit as company partners  through a Partnership Package.

Benefits include:

• Prominent presence at the Finland Pavilion at CIFIT
• Speaking opportunities at selected events
• Prioritised matchmaking
• Targeted media visibility via Team Finland channels
• Partners are also part of the delegation and may nominate one senior representative to the business delegation at the later stage.

For more information: Ria Gu ([email protected])

The invoiced amount will not exceed the maximum fee stated above. The participation fee does not include flights, accommodation, or meals outside the official visit program.

Please see more information about the practicalities here.