Academic Degrees DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (2016) University of Lapland, Faculty of Law LICENTIATE OF PHILOSOPHY (East Asian Studies; 2009) University of Helsinki, Faculty of Humanities MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (International Politics, Political History and East Asian Studies; 1992) University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Sciences Professional Experience Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (Jan 1995–Dec 2013) COUNSELLOR • Unit for Asia and Oceania (Sep 2010–Sep 2011) • Unit for Policy Planning and Research, seconded to the Finnish Institute of International Affairs as Special Advisor (Sep 2009–Aug 2010) • Unit for Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe, Senior Official in the Arctic Council (Jan 2008–Sep 2009) • ASEM 6 Secretariat (Aug 2006–Sep 2006, Nov 2005–Mar 2006) • Unit for Asia and Oceania (Sep 2001–Jun 2004) • Embassy of Finland in Beijing (Aug 1996–Dec 1999) Languages • Swedish; good • English; excellent • Mandarin Chinese; excellent • German; good • French, modest

Chinese political culture and foreign policy, China's society, regional issues in East Asia