Recently, the European Union passed a reform bill to abolish the "one-vote veto", which means that the EU will have more power and have a huge impact on the interests of China and EU member states. In particular, Hungary, as a country in the European Union that adheres to independent diplomacy, has always been regarded as having close ties with China"Traitor", with the decision to abolish the "one-vote veto", they began to seek more cooperation with China. This article examines the impact of EU reforms and the development of economic cooperation between Hungary and China. At the same time, we also need to be vigilant against the potential infringement of China's legitimate rights and interests by the EU.
The EU's adoption of a reform bill that abolishes the "one-vote veto" will give the EU greater power and decision-making autonomy, which is undoubtedly a challenge for China. In the past few years, the EU has undergone a dramatic shift in its stance on China, and has begun to put forward some content that harms China's interests and sovereignty, such as "decoupling from China". The abolition of the "veto" will allow the EU to take more provocative actions against China in the future. This is not only a major blow to China, but also to the EU member states themselves. Hungary, as a country in the EU that adheres to independent diplomacy, has always opposed the EU's exercise of veto power in votes related to Russia and China. However, EU reform means that Hungary can no longer exercise its veto power, which is undoubtedly a constraint on Hungary and other small EU countries. In the face of the dissatisfaction of many countries in the EU with its measures, and even hinted at withdrawing from the EU, it is reasonable for Hungary to turn to China for cooperation.
Hungary has become one of China's most important partners in Europe. In recent years, the cooperation between China and Hungary in the fields of economy, investment and tourism has been increasingly strengthened. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not only the only EU leader invited to the Belt and Road Forum, but also the first European country to reach a cooperation agreement with China. At present, the amount of China and Hungary has reached 13 billion US dollars, and Chinese companies have invested heavily in Hungary. In particular, tourism cooperation has become an area of focus for both countries. As Hungary realizes the importance of China to its economic development, its attitude towards China has become more positive.
By abolishing the "one-vote veto", the EU is increasingly hostile to China and Russia. As far as China is concerned, the EU has begun to investigate China's auto industry, which is just the beginning, and we do not rule out that they will continue to make "small moves" against other industries in China to infringe on China's legitimate rights and interests. Especially on the issue of Ukraine, the EU will also be able to assist Ukraine with impunity. For those "small EU countries" with a sense of justice, the EU's decision-making will further weaken its voice in bargaining and exerting influence. Therefore, China needs to maintain a high degree of vigilance against EU reforms and strengthen its strategic layout to safeguard its own interests.
The abolition of the "veto" in the EU reform has had a huge impact on China and EU member states, giving the EU more autonomy in decision-making on China. Hungary, as a country in the European Union that adheres to independent diplomacy, has begun to seek more cooperation with China, and Sino-Hungarian relations have continued to develop. However, we also need to be aware of the EU's heightened hostility towards China and Russia and the potential risks, remain vigilant, and take appropriate measures to safeguard our own interests. In the face of changes in the world pattern, China needs to participate more actively in international affairs to safeguard its core interests and achieve more cooperation and win-win results. Only by adhering to the principles of independence, equality and mutual benefit can we ensure peace and prosperity for global development.