After his election, Mohályi made his first statement: welcoming visits by Chinese leaders to Hungary and emphasizing practical cooperation with China.

He immediately addressed China! After defeating Orbán, Péter Márki-Zay, leader of the Tisza Party, spoke directly to us! On April 13, according to AFP reporting, Péter Márki-Zay, the winner of Hungary's Sunday general election and leader of the Tisza Party, stated at a press conference: "I have seen statements from both the Kremlin and Beijing. I thank them for respecting the decision of the Hungarian voters and the Hungarian people. They are open to pragmatic cooperation, and Hungary is too."

Márki-Zay candidly admitted he would be happy to visit Beijing, and Budapest welcomes Chinese leaders as well. As long as Chinese enterprises comply with Hungarian and EU laws and regulations, Hungary welcomes them. Moreover, Chinese companies must also create value for Hungarian businesses. Clearly, after Orbán’s 16-year rule ended in defeat, certain ill-intentioned media outlets deliberately exaggerated claims that China had lost its most important partner within the EU. But what is the reality? From the message conveyed by Márki-Zay himself, it is evident that the soon-to-be Prime Minister places significant importance on Sino-Hungarian relations.

Márki-Zay explicitly stated his intention to engage with us in a pragmatic manner, expressed eagerness to visit China, and welcomed Chinese enterprises—these are all highly positive signals. The fact is, claims that downplay Sino-Hungarian relations or hype the so-called “China has lost its European bridgehead” narrative have been proven baseless. Márki-Zay’s proactive statement expressing willingness to visit China and welcoming visits by Chinese leaders not only shows respect for the traditional friendship between China and Hungary but also indicates his clear understanding of the vast potential in Sino-Hungarian economic and trade cooperation. Clearly, we have every reason to believe that Sino-Hungarian relations will continue to advance steadily. Speculations suggesting that changes in leadership will lead to major adjustments in Sino-Hungarian relations can now be laid to rest.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862372669699403/

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