Europe’s flurry of China visits: what’s driving the new engagement?

欧洲纷纷访问中国:新互动背后的动力是什么?

World Today

2026-01-26

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① Finland seeks closer business ties with China through PM’s visit. How could this reshape Finland’s role in EU-Asia trade? (00:46) ② Beijing’s commercial space expo highlights rapid growth in industry. What new opportunities does China’s space boom create? (12:16) ③ US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies. What's behind the recent shift in US defence strategy? (24:59) ④ Russia, Ukraine, and US peace talks conclude without a deal. Does this signal a prolonged stalemate? (33:59) ⑤ France to ban social media for children under 15 by September. Can it curb online risks for minors? (43:15)
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  • Finland seeks closer business ties with China through its prime minister's visit.

  • Beijing's commercial space expo highlights rapid growth in industry.

  • US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies.

  • And Russia, Ukraine and US peace talks conclude without a deal.

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  • Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says his official visit to China is aimed at exploring new business opportunities and boosting Finnish exports to Asian markets.

  • In a social media post after arriving in Beijing,

  • Orpo described the trip as a key to strengthening economic ties.

  • He is leading a delegation of senior executives from more than 20 companies,

  • spending sectors including machinery, forestry, clean energy and food production.

  • China says it hopes the visit will help strengthen high-level exchanges,

  • expand people-to-people ties and enhance coordination in multilateral affairs.

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