Learn more

The Hungarian government’s invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Europe Day and the 20th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to the bloc is a blatant message to the EU, foreign policy expert Botond Feledy told bne IntelliNews. Hungary has been ready to defend Chinese interests at the political level for almost a decade, rendering Budapest an attractive target for Chinese diplomatic efforts and influence campaigns, he added. bne IntelliNews asked Hungary’s leading foreign policy expert for his views ahead of the Chinese leader’s visit on bilateral ties and its potential repercussions for…