Chinese President Xi Jinping's Visit to Hungary
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Hungary as part of wider European tour, strengthening ties with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and deepening cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative.
Key Points
- Xi Jinping's visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary
- Orbán's support for Belt and Road Initiative despite criticisms of Marxism
- China's significant investments in Hungary's economy
Pros
- Strengthening economic and trade relations between Hungary and China
- Deepening political mutual trust and cooperation between the two nations
- Expanding cooperation to new areas
Cons
- Criticism of China's Belt and Road Initiative as predatory
- Potential issues with Chinese debt-trap schemes
- Silent on human rights abuses and unethical practices by China