Hungarian officials, including Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Levente Magyar and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, emphasize the importance of maintaining strong economic ties with China despite potential pressure from President Donald Trump. They highlight the benefits of Chinese investment and trade relations for Hungary's growth and modernization.
Key Points
Hungary emphasizes the importance of Chinese investment and trade relations
Calls for better bargaining between the EU and the US
Strategic decision to embrace electromobility through Chinese cooperation
Pros
Benefiting from intensive Chinese economic and trade relations
Chinese investments have become an important engine of Hungarian economic growth
Strategic cooperation with China in areas like electromobility
Cons
Potential pressure to decouple from China by the Trump administration
Uncertainty about the investment potential from the US