China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Significance
The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU are likely about how to deal with this development.
Impacts
- Further Chinese investments in Hungary are likely.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will oppose EU policy towards China even more openly.
- Western allies will watch Budapest for its close partnership with Beijing.
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