Overview

• Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome in Hungary, highlighting ongoing Chinese investments in Europe.
• In Hungary, discussions with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán focused on infrastructure and electric vehicle manufacturing.
• Xi’s tour included stops in France and Serbia, where he engaged in diplomacy aimed at weakening the transatlantic alliance.
• The visit sparked discussions on trade and geopolitical strategies, with Xi praising Hungary's model of cooperation with China.
• Analysts view Xi's trip as a blend of charm and strategic division, targeting weaker links in European unity.