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New Beijing-Helsinki direct route launched to boost China-Finland ties
By Xinhua Published: Mar 31, 2026 02:00 PM
Zeng Yongchao, executive vice president of China Southern Air Holding Company, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

Zeng Yongchao, executive vice president of China Southern Air Holding Company, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)


Finavia CEO Kimmo Maki speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

Finavia CEO Kimmo Maki speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)


Teemu Ahola, director of international operations at Visit Finland, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

Teemu Ahola, director of international operations at Visit Finland, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)


Actresses from China perform dance at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

Actresses from China perform dance at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki, Finland, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)