BEIJING, May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping
attended a grand welcoming ceremony in Budapest with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban. President Xi then held talks with
President Sulyok and Prime Minister Orban. The enthusiastic,
friendly and sincere atmosphere in Budapest convinced people that, as good
friends and comprehensive strategic partners, China and Hungary are embarking on a "golden voyage"
that will only get better as they move forward.
Hungary was one of the first
countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with
China and this year marks the 75th
anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Xi summarized four-point experience in the smooth
development of China-Hungary relations over the past 75 years
during his meeting with President Sulyok. These include that both
sides should treat each other as equals, uphold mutual trust and
mutual assistance, adhere to win-win cooperation, and uphold
fairness and justice. This is a summary of the successful
experience of China and
Hungary, as well as a guide for
the future development of bilateral relations. For other EU member
states, these valuable four-point experience also has high
practical significance.
China and Hungary have different histories, cultures and
political systems, yet the two countries have nonetheless become
close friends and treated each other with sincerity. The two
countries respect each other's unique development paths, and
support each other on issues that are of core interest and major
concern. This friendship, based on equal treatment, is a treasure
for both countries and their peoples. "China-Hungary
friendship from generation to generation does not target any third
party, nor should it be dictated by any third party." The
China-Hungary "golden voyage" is actually the right
path for sovereign states to independently and friendly engage with
the outside world. This is especially significant for Europe, which is pursuing strategic
autonomy.
The cultural exchanges between the two countries serve as a model
of mutual learning. Hungary has
never obstructed cultural exchanges between the two countries under
the pretext of "national security." Hungary leads Europe in Chinese language education. There
are five Confucius Institutes in the country, and Chinese language
has been incorporated into the national education system and become
a subject in the college entrance examination. China and Hungary have also launched scholarship
programs to promote students to study abroad in each other's
nation. The rich exchanges have not exposed Hungary to national security risks. Instead,
it has cultivated a large number of successors who inherit the
friendship between the two countries.
Openness and cooperation have created win-win results, with lithium
batteries being a typical example. Currently, Hungary's share of global lithium-ion battery
production capacity ranks second only to the US, placing it among
the world's advanced high-tech markets. At the same time,
benefiting from Hungary's
favorable business environment, more and more Chinese enterprises
are investing and setting up factories here, forming a virtuous
cycle.
The friendly cooperation between China and Hungary serves as a model for other EU member
states, demonstrating a new possibility beyond camp confrontation.
The fruitful results achieved through mutual cooperation in various
fields between China and
Hungary powerfully demonstrate
that China represents an
opportunity rather than a challenge for Europe, and is a partner rather than a
competitor.
As an old Chinese saying goes, "No mountain and ocean can distance
people with shared aspirations." Our Hungarian friends often say,
"A good friend is more precious than gold." The cognitive horizon
of cooperation between China and
Hungary transcends mountains and
seas, and the cherished friendship between the two countries
triumphs over external interference and obstacles. Cooperation
between China and Hungary will not settle for merely achieving a
perfect score; instead, it aims for higher achievements. Under the
strategic guidance of the two countries' leaders, China and Hungary will script a new chapter of
cooperation, jointly paving the way for a brighter future.
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SOURCE Global Times