October 26, SIIS President Yang Jiemian meets with Mr. Lars Backström, Finland Ambassador to China and Ms. Marja Aspelund, Finland Consul General. Director Zhang Yinghong, Deputy Director Fang Xiao, Dr Zhang Pei and Dr Long Jing from the Center for European Studies also attend the meeting. The two sides exchange views on Sino-Finland relation, European economy, ocean and polar affairs, and some other issues.