Hungary – EU platform for China's soft power

China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China – Hungary stands out: Budapest repeatedly shows itself to be openly positive towards Beijing. According to analysts, however, this does little for the country economically. The ties are based more on political reasons and offer opportunities for provocation in the direction of Brussels. The campus project of Fudan University in Budapest is now generating new resentment.

Last updated: 24. July 2025