China recently again rejected Ukraine's accessionEuropean Unionand through the attitude of the country's Prime Minister to UkraineEuropean UnionA lesson. This incident caused controversy within Europe and caused an even more violent reaction in Hungary. Hungary is categorically opposedEuropean Union$50 billion in aid to Ukraine, and said it did not agree to Ukraine's accessionEuropean Union。They believe that Ukraine withEuropean Unionis far from the same. The formation of such a position can be traced back to the fact that the ethnic Hungarian population on the territory of Ukraine did not receive its due rights. Hungary has made it clear that it will never support Ukrainian integration unless the rights of ethnic Hungarians are restored, in particular their right to use their mother tongueEuropean Unionor NATO. In addition, Hungary has always been dissatisfied with the attitude of Western countries in support of Ukraine. This attitude is consistent with what Hungary has been proposing since 2010".To the eastThe aim of this policy is to reduce dependence on Western countries and shift the country's focusTo the eastparty to get more investments and loans. In this context, Hungary has become increasingly close to China and is known as China's "Pakistan Railway" in Europe.
Hungary is firmly opposed to Ukraine's accessionEuropean UnionAnd NATO's position, in addition to internal problems with Ukraine and rightChina and RussiaSupport, also relatedHungarian-Serbian Railwayand other major cooperation projects. Cooperation between Hungary and China covers a wide range of areas, including:Economy, cultural and educational exchanges, etc. Hungarian-Serbian Railwayis a project funded by China and is considered to be China".The Belt and Road Initiative"The initiative is one of the most important projects in Europe. The completion of the railway not only greatly facilitates the transportation of people and goods, but also provides a more convenient channel for sending Chinese goods to Central Europe. In addition, Hungary plans to play in:BudapestEstablish a branch of Fudan University in Shanghai, which will be the university inEuropean UnionThe first campus. Even more strikingly, China has invested in a new automotive battery plant in Hungary, which is also one of the largest investment projects in Hungary to date. These Chinese investments not only fill the financing gap in Hungary, but also provide Hungary with a different option from Western countries. By contrast, China's investments have fewer strings attached and are less likely to be criticized for their so-called "democracy."
Hungary's pro-Chinese and pro-Russian position stems mainly from ".To the eastopen" policy. This policy, introduced by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his ruling party since 2010, aims to reduce dependence on Western countries and shift the country's focusTo the eastparty, from which more investments and loans can be obtained. Especially withChina and RussiaHungary has shown a high degree of proximity. Unlike other Western countries, Hungary has supported Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has a dissatisfaction and wait-and-see attitude towards Western policies in support of Ukraine. Hungary withChina and RussiaFriendly relations between Hungary are especially evident, and Hungary is also held in China "The Belt and Road Initiative"A friendly meeting was held with Putin at the summit. The choice of this meeting is profound, neither in Russia nor in Hungary, but in China. This suggests that for both Hungary and Russia, China is the place where they can let their guard down the most.
Hungary arguesEuropean UnionRelations with China should be viewed more openly as a catalystEconomyGrowth and GlobalPoliticsAn important path to stability. In complex and changeableInternationalPoliticsenvironment, how to choose and balance the relationship with China, rightEuropean Unionis a major challenge. Hungary ** tried to be inEuropean UnionInternally, there is a push for a more balanced and objective policy towards China, and calls for othersEuropean UnionMember States revisit their strategy towards Ukraine. Hungary believes that cooperation with China isEuropean UnionThe result is a huge opportunity, not a risk.
InEuropean UnionOn the occasion of the upcoming visit of the Chairman of the Committee, Ursula von der Leyen, Hungary's views are very worthwhileEuropean Unionaspects of attention. Hungary adheres to a pro-Chinese and pro-Russian position, forEuropean UnionBrings a balanced and objective attitude to relations with China, which is rightEuropean Unionis an important direction of thinking.
Finally, as an independent state, Hungary has the right to choose and balance its relations with other countries. Whether Hungary chooses to establish friendly relations with China and Russia, or continues to do soEuropean UnionStaying cooperative, it's all their independent decision. We should respect and understand Hungary's position, and at the same time continue to promote itEuropean UnionCooperation with China to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.