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To the victor go the spoils – the big winners and losers of Trump’s second presidency – CET op-ed

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, no stranger to political brinkmanship, went all in on Donald Trump's election victory: a win…

2 weeks ago

CEE countries take sides in aftermath of Georgia’s disputed election

In the wake of the parliamentary elections in Georgia held on 26 October 2024, international reactions ranged from congratulations to…

3 weeks ago

China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit

The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment…

1 month ago

As EU slaps new tariffs on Chinese BEVs, VW rolls out ‘gamechanging’ electric vehicle

The European Commission (EC) has announced that it will impose additional import tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) following…

2 months ago

Hungary secured EUR 1bn loan from China

Hungary has borrowed EUR 1bn (approximately USD 1.1bn) from Chinese banks earlier this year, according to the country's debt management…

4 months ago

Chinese troops drill near Belarus-Poland border

Poland has called for border protection discussions within NATO as China and Belarus carry out their first ever joint military…

4 months ago

Orban makes surprise visits to Ukraine, Russia, China on ‘mission for peace’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was accused of mission creep by the international community after he opened his first week…

5 months ago

Hungary China’s new friend in the EU – CET analysis

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Hungary underscores the geopolitical importance of the growing bilateral friendship. China's new investments…

6 months ago

International press assess Xi’s European visit

As Chinese President Xi completed his trip to Europe, he held a conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, with…

6 months ago

Xi’s visit sparks future Huawei, 4iG collabs

China's Huawei and Hungary's 4iG signed a letter of intent to establish a common cloud service platform for Hungarian companies…

6 months ago

Hungary to ink at least 16 deals with China – FM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will commence a three-day visit to Hungary from Wednesday, 8 May, having arrived in France on…

7 months ago

Taiwan FM tours Baltics to deepen ties, despite opposition from China

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia from November 6-12, deepening bilateral ties in the Baltics and…

1 year ago

Orban meets Putin, ‘friend’ Xi, at One Belt and Road Forum in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping backed elevating relations with Hungary and after meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing, called him a…

1 year ago

Orban only EU leader due at Belt and Road Forum

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will be the only EU premier present at China’s third Belt and Road Forum in…

1 year ago

China begins largest-ever hydropower project in CEE

The ceremonial groundbreaking event took place on Friday in the Republika Srpska (RS) entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for…

1 year ago

Europe playing catch-up with China in ‘battery battle’ – Romanian economy minister

"Romania, and Europe, have lost the battle with China in certain segments, such as battery production, but we are trying…

1 year ago

Pavel wants Czechs to play key role in Western response to resurgent China

Czech President Petr Pavel called for a "joint and balanced" strategy between the US, Europe, and other democracies to address…

2 years ago

‘The Chinese always have a multi-layered approach’ – CEPA expert Tamas Matura talks China in CEE with CET

Hungarian Sinologist Tamas Matura argued in his recent report for CEPA that China wields little influence in Hungary, despite the…

2 years ago

Batteries are powering CEE’s e-mobility transition – CET analysis

As the EU accelerates its shift to electric vehicles by outlawing internal combustion engines by 2035, the auto industries in…

2 years ago

Chinese market leader CATL to build EUR 7.6bn battery plant in Hungary

The world’s largest battery maker, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has agreed to build a three trillion forint (EUR 7.6bn)…

2 years ago