One of China's largest and most famous international economic fairs will be held in Xiamen in the coming days, and Hungary will be the guest of honor after Chinese President Xi Jinping personally invited Hungary to participate during his visit to Budapest, Levente Magyar, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, […]
In a recent declaration that underscores the deepening ties between China and Hungary, President Xi Jinping characterized the relationship between the two countries as an "all-weather" strategic partnership, following fruitful discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The announcement came during Xi's visit to Budapest, marking the final leg of his first European tour in […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant European tour in early May, with scheduled visits to France, Hungary, and Serbia, announced Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office in Hungary. The visit, slated for May 8-10, occurs against a backdrop of intense geopolitical developments, including the ongoing conflict in […]
China’s BYD, the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has set its sights on Hungary for its first European auto factory. BYD's groundbreaking initiative marks a significant leap forward for the automotive industry, green energy, and international cooperation. The signing of the preliminary and purchase agreement for the site in Szeged, southern Hungary, heralds BYD's […]
An important agreement between the European Union and the People's Republic of China was announced on December 30, 2020. After seven years of negotiations and presentation of arguments, the detailed fundamentals of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) were laid between the parties. The agreement aims to balance the investment environments and conditions in […]
Authentic Chinese cuisine, unadulterated and unadjusted to Western tastes, is still hard to come by in the Hungarian capital. One Chinese restaurateur has been working hard for nearly three decades to showcase Chinese cuisine that hits all the right notes. Qiang Wang, dubbed Wang mester (Master Wang), arrived in Hungary in 1991, at the age […]
The Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Economy (ChinaCham) aims to enhance Hungary’s role as a logistics and distribution center of Chinese goods for the region. In a previous interview with Diplomacy&Trade, ChinaCham President Ernő Pető stressed that “Europe needs China very much and China also needs Europe.” When asked whether he still stands by this statement, the […]
With Hungary the prime investment destination for China in Central and Eastern Europe, relations between the two countries are at their best and enjoy great momentum and broad prospects, Duan Jielong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Hungary tells Diplomacy&Trade in an in-depth interview. China’s Road and Belt initiative, embraced by Hungary, provides […]
The strengthening of the Chinese economy presents great opportunities for the countries of Central Europe. That is according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaking after the economic and trade forum of China and 16 Central and Eastern European countries.
China’s biggest commercial bank, the Bank of China (BoC) have concluded a number of cooperation agreements with Hungarian partners in Budapest. Bank of China's Chairman has announced the issuing of a yuan debit card in Hungary.
The Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Economy (ChinaCham Hungary) celebrates 10th anniversary this year. On this occasion, the President of the organization, Ernõ Petõ was interviewed for the recent China country focus section of Diplomacy & Trade.
“The Chinese people have very friendly and pleasant impressions of Hungary." That is according to the Chinese Ambassador to Hungary, XIAO Qian, who gave a comprehensive interview to the recent China Country Focus of Diplomacy & Trade.
The first life-sized terracotta soldier has been unpacked at the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest where it will be displayed as part of 'The Treasures of Ancient China' exhibition from February 6, the Hungarian news agency MTI reports.
Hungary, Serbia and China signed an agreement on the modernization of the Budapest-Belgrade railroad on Wednesday. It will be part of a transit route to allow the fastest transportation of Chinese goods form Greek harbors to Europe.
The governments of Hungary and China have issued a joint statement in order to deepen bilateral cooperation at the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s official visit to Beijing. During the visit, a number of bilateral and business agreements were signed.
