President Xi Jinping has penned a vibrant vision for China-Hungary relations ahead of his state visit to Hungary, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic bonds and mapping out a future of tech-driven collaboration and cultural exchange. In his article published in Magyar Nemzet, Xi highlighted shared resilience during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and praised Hungary’s innovative spirit—from Rubik’s Cubes to holography—as a metaphor for joint problem-solving. 🧩
✨ Friendship Forged in Fire Xi recalled how both nations supported each other through financial crises and the pandemic, calling their partnership 'as rich as Hungary’s famed Tokaji wine.' With direct flights now in double digits weekly and visa policies easing, cultural ties are booming. The soon-to-open China Cultural Center in Budapest and Hungarian language courses in Chinese universities are bridging gaps for Gen Z.
🚄 Belt and Road Meets Eastern Opening Key projects like the Budapest-Belgrade railway and partnerships in clean energy, AI, and green tech signal a push for 'new quality productive forces.' Hungary is now China’s top investment hub in Central and Eastern Europe, with trade hitting new highs. 'Our cooperation is strong, fruitful, and dynamic,' Xi wrote.
🌐 A Blueprint for Europe Emphasizing China-Europe unity, Xi urged leveraging Hungary’s role to stabilize regional ties: 'More cooperation than competition, more consensus than differences.' He also called for joint action on global challenges like climate change and inequality, advocating 'an equal, multipolar world' rooted in shared values.
\"No mountain or ocean can distance people with shared aspirations,\" Xi wrote, echoing a Chinese proverb. Hungarians agree: \"A good friend is more precious than gold.\"
With youth exchanges and digital innovation on the agenda, this 'golden voyage' could redefine 21st-century diplomacy—one Rubik’s Cube twist at a time. 🔄
