#Finland
The Sino-Finnish “Friendship Endures” – and So Do Covert Influence Activities in Finland
Although relations between Beijing and Helsinki have been mostly characterized by a pragmatic positive atmosphere, there is a growing awareness in Finland of China-related challenges linked to geostrategic competition as well as Chinese covert activities in the country.
How Will Finland-China Relations Change in a New Security Environment?
Finland has traditionally approached China from a pragmatic perspective of economic cooperation. However, the growing awareness of China’s human rights issues, potential security risks, China-Russia strategic alignment, as well as the impending NATO membership…