On Tuesday, the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation said that the investigation into the incident at the Balticconnector gas pipeline had established that vessel Newnew Polar Bear under the flag of Hong Kong was likely to have caused the damage.
"China maintains smooth interaction with Finland and other parties [on the incident]," the spokeswoman told reporters.
China is ready to provide the necessary assistance in investigating damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline in accordance with international law, the diplomat said, adding that Beijing hopes for an objective probe into the case, which mentions a ship flying the Hong Kong flag.