On September 24 and 25, Mr. Chen Huixin, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy, visited the Åland Islands upon the invitation of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, during which he met with Speaker of the Åland Parliament Mr. Jörgen Pettersson, Premier of the Åland Government Ms Katrin Sjögren and Governor of Åland Ms. Marine Holm-Johansson, among others, learning about the operation of Åland's autonomous system, exchanging views broadly with the hosts on China-Finland relations and Åland's cooperation with China. Both parties believe that the Åland Islands, with its favorable geographical location and thriving agriculture, maritime transport and tourism, enjoy great potential in its cooperation with China. Both parties are ready to strengthen their friendly communication and broaden their practical cooperation.

The trip was organized by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors and Chargés d'Affaires a.i. from more than 30 other countries also joined the tour during which the envoys also toured Åland Maritime Museum, among others.