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Thanks for the link. Interesting read (after I solicited gl translate)! For those who don't mind reading the gl translated transcript, here it is:

{China Southern Airlines develops code sharing cooperationOn December 19th, China Southern Airlines ("China Southern Airlines", the same below) and Finnair ("Finnish Airlines", the same below) signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation in Guangzhou, and will be approved by the regulatory authorities. Code sharing cooperation. The two sides aim to establish a comprehensive, balanced and long-term strategic partnership, strengthen business cooperation, and improve operational coordination so as to jointly improve service quality and enhance airline competitiveness. This is the first time that China Southern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation with Nordic airlines, which means that China Southern will further fill the gap in the Nordic route network. The two sides plan to formally carry out code sharing cooperation from April 22, 2019, after obtaining the approval of the relevant Civil Aviation Administration. Through the docking of the two routes, China Southern's passengers can be transferred to Helsinki to 15 European cities such as Copenhagen and Stockholm. Finnish passengers can transfer to Guangzhou, Nanjing and other 8 Chinese cities, including Sydney and Auckland. city. The transit process is convenient and smooth, and passengers can enjoy the one-vote and seamless ground service. The two sides will meet the growing travel needs of passengers through resource sharing and provide passengers with more travel options. The two sides will continue to look for opportunities together, strengthen cooperation in frequent flyers and lounges, provide more high-end services to passengers and improve the travel experience. Mr. Zhang Lin, Assistant General Manager of China Southern Airlines Group, said that the agreement reached between the two parties is extraordinary. "We are very happy to cooperate with Finnair. Helsinki is a city where classical beauty and modern civilization are integrated. The signing of this agreement has made our passengers We are very pleased to be able to visit this beautiful land in northern Europe. China and Finland are actively building a new type of partnership for the future. The cooperation between the two sides is in line with the frequent and close communication needs between China and Finland, and further expands the politics of the two countries. Exchanges and developments in various fields such as economy, trade, culture, etc. This is a market- and passenger-oriented, mutually beneficial and open-minded cooperation, and is an important milestone in the history of China Southern Airlines' establishment of new international relations." Mr. Christian, General Manager of Finnair Network Capacity Department, said, “We are very pleased to establish a partnership with China Southern Airlines. The scale of China Southern’s network has left us a deep impression on China Southern’s efficient Guangzhou hub and high-quality services for our Passengers provide convenient and comfortable opportunities to travel to China, Australia and New Zealand. We look forward to further deepening our cooperation in the future to provide more convenience for our passengers."}