China’s Russia ties mean EU trade deal is off the table, Finland says
South China Morning Post • 4/23/2026
Summary
Finland’s foreign minister, Elina Valtonen, stated that China’s close ties with Russia should disqualify Beijing from launching talks on a free-trade agreement with the European Union. While China has been discussing the possibility of a trade or investment deal with European leaders, Valtonen expressed skepticism about such a pact.
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