Winter sports can warm up ties

Cooperation with China will open doors, says Finnish Olympics official

Finland, a winter sports leader, should explore cooperation with China, host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, a senior Finnish Olympics official said.

"The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will bring new development, not only for Chinese sports, but also for the international sports family," said Timo Ritakallio, who was named president of the Finnish Olympic Committee in November.