商务部：中芬双方有意愿、有信心、有能力推动双边经贸合作持续向好发展

Core Viewpoint - Finland is a significant economic and trade partner for China in Europe and the first European country to sign a government trade agreement with China [1][2] Group 1: Bilateral Trade and Investment - By 2025, the bilateral trade volume between China and Finland is expected to exceed 8 billion USD, with mutual investment stock surpassing 23 billion USD [2] - In 2024, the total trade volume between China and Finland reached 14.121 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, accounting for 6.14% of Finland's total trade [6] - The total goods trade between China and Finland was 11.118 billion euros, with a year-on-year growth of 3.3%, representing 7.5% of Finland's goods trade [6] Group 2: Export and Import Details - Finland's exports to China amounted to 4.675 billion euros, increasing by 9.59% year-on-year, making up 6.09% of Finland's total exports [6] - The largest category of exports to China is pulp and waste paper, accounting for 30%, followed by special industrial machinery at 11% [6] - Imports from China totaled 6.443 billion euros, showing a slight decline of 0.83% year-on-year, representing 9.13% of Finland's total imports [6] - The largest category of imports from China is electrical machinery and parts, accounting for 25%, followed by telecommunications and recording equipment at 14.5% [6] Group 3: High-Level Visits and Cooperation - Finnish Prime Minister Orpo will visit China from January 25 to 28, leading a delegation of over 20 business executives from key sectors such as machinery, forestry, innovation, clean energy, and food [2][4] - The visit aims to deepen bilateral economic relations, with plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the work of the China-Finland Innovation Enterprise Cooperation Committee [4] - Approximately 50 representatives from Chinese enterprises have registered to participate in the upcoming meeting, indicating strong interest in collaboration [4]