Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hungary and Serbia has led to increased Chinese investment and stronger ties with Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reinforces economic and political relations with China, favoring a partnership with China over the West. Xi's unique European trip enhances China's connections with Hungary and Serbia, while also exposing divisions in Europe regarding relations with China. US Senator McConnell criticizes Hungary for prioritizing trade with China and allowing Huawei to operate in the country.
👀 McConnell going after Viktor Orban’s government in Hungary, which he says is “cultivating” China as its top trading partner outside the EU. He notes that Huawei was recently allowed to operate inside Hungary.
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Xi’s atypical European itinerary fosters deeper China ties with Hungary and Serbia. https://t.co/RjmnrdH3dH
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yet again solidifies Hungary's strong economic and political ties with China, as part of a meeting with President Xi Jinping. Orbán, like so many leaders, continues to view a partnership with China as better than the West: https://t.co/eRtPBZfpow
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