On the evening of January 6, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the latter's request.

Noting that China and Finland jointly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations over the past year, Wang Yi said that bilateral relations have achieved new development, and cooperation across various fields has yielded fresh outcomes. This fully demonstrates the traditional friendship, mutual benefit and forward-looking nature of China-Finland relations. China-Finland relations have transcended differences in social systems and withstood the test of international changes, maintaining a stable development momentum. The fundamental reason lies in both sides' consistent commitment to mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. Noting that this year is the inaugural year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Wang Yi said that China will continue to pursue high-standard opening up. China is ready to further synergize development strategies with Finland and deepen cooperation in such fields as energy transition, circular economy, artificial intelligence, green development and environmental protection, and the silver economy. China will also join hands with Finland in upholding free trade, supporting economic globalization, and achieving shared development and prosperity.

Wang Yi said that cooperation should be the defining feature of China-EU relations, with partnership being their proper positioning. Wang Yi expressed the hope that Finland, as an important member state of the EU, will play a positive role in promoting the EU to adopt a rational and objective view of China, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, actively strengthen the strategic synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the EU's Global Gateway initiative, restart the ratification of the China-EU agreement on investment, and actively explore the negotiation and signing of a China-EU free trade agreement.

Wang Yi also further expounded on China's position on the Taiwan question and pointed out the regressive moves taken by Japan's current leader, expressing the hope that Finland will understand China's legitimate stance.

Elina Valtonen conveyed President Alexander Stubb's cordial greetings to President Xi Jinping, noting that Finland-China relations have maintained stable development for a long time. Finland adheres to the one-China policy and looks forward to closer high-level exchanges with China and deepening cooperation in various fields. Finland supports free trade and upholds the principle of mutual benefit. The two sides share extensive common interests and broad prospects for cooperation in areas such as green energy and scientific and technological innovation. Noting that the EU and China are important partners in climate, energy and other fields, Elina Valtonen said that it is essential to maintain a constructive relationship between the two sides, and Finland is willing to play an active role in this regard.

The two sides also exchanged views on the current situation and prospects regarding the Ukraine crisis.