On February 16, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Stubb on his election as President of the Republic of Finland.

Xi Jinping pointed out that with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Finland relations have carried forward traditional friendship and made new progress in recent years. The two countries have consistently upheld the principles of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and win-win results, and bilateral practical cooperation in various fields has brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Noting that he attaches great importance to developing China-Finland relations, Xi said he is ready to work with President Alexander Stubb to continue the friendship between China and Finland, deepen the China-Finland future-oriented new-type cooperative partnership through dialogue and cooperation, and jointly respond to global challenges to advance world peace and development.