New momentum for Sino-Finnish economic and trade cooperation

This exclusive interview features Ulla Nurmenniemi, vice chair of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in China, who shares her insights on China-Finland cooperation at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). As a long-time participant, she observes that CIFTIS has evolved from high-level showcases to in-depth discussions covering digital health, precision medicine and multiple sectors.

She differentiates the positioning of CIFTIS and CIFIT, noting the two complementary national platforms unlock diverse opportunities for bilateral ties. The high-level Finnish delegation of 41 enterprises and institutions at CIFIT sends a strong signal: Finnish strengths align with China’s development priorities, paving the way for deeper pragmatic cooperation across service trade and industrial innovation.