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China denies role in suspected sabotage of Finland-Estonia gas link

The Balticconector pipeline as it is pulled into the sea in Paldiski, Estonia in an undated handout photo taken in 2019 [File: Elering/Handout via Reuters]

China has called for an “objective, fair and professional” investigation as Finland investigates suspected sabotage of a subsea gas pipeline that links it to Estonia and wider European Union networks.

China and Finland have begun communication over the damage to the Balticconector gas pipeline, which was reported to be leaking on October 9. Helsinki has said its investigation was focused on the potential role of a Chinese ship.

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