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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
European Union
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives parliament no-confidence vote
EU lawmakers dismissed allegations against Ursula von der Leyen regarding private text messaging with Pfizer’s CEO, misuse of funds, and election interference.
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Belt and Road Initiative
China to speed up bullet-train connectivity with neighbours
8 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM
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European Union
Biggest-ever Budapest Pride defies Orban ban in Hungary
29 Jun 2025 - 4:30AM
Ukraine war
EU leaders agree to prolong sanctions on Russia for 6 months
Decision includes the freezing of more than US$234 billion in Russian central bank assets and will remain in force until at least early 2026.
27 Jun 2025 - 2:09PM
China-EU relations
Rare earths, Taiwan discussed as Wang Yi meets EU envoys at Polish embassy
Gathering comes ahead of European leaders’ summit in Beijing with President Xi Jinping to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties.
26 Jun 2025 - 10:10PM
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India
India, Poland and Hungary make space flight comeback with Axiom mission to ISS
Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma, who took part in a Soviet-led initiative in 1984.
26 Jun 2025 - 5:54PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
By air, land and sea, nations race to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran
Caught between warring nations, thousands of foreign nationals are being moved out of Israel and Iran in complex logistical operations.
20 Jun 2025 - 11:34AM
US-China trade war
Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US market
Countries like Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia have become top choices for Chinese companies looking to explore other markets.
15 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity
It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial policy.
13 Jun 2025 - 5:30PM
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China-EU relations
‘Irresistible trend’: why Chinese firms are rushing to open factories in Hungary
Hungary’s cheap wages, big subsidies and pro-Beijing stance are attracting a wave of Chinese companies looking to expand into Europe.
10 Jun 2025 - 6:27PM
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United States
US hits ICC judges with sanctions over Israel, Afghanistan cases
Washington targets four judges with travel bans and asset freezes; ICC condemns move.
6 Jun 2025 - 2:13PM
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China-EU relations
A tale of two cities: why views of China differ so much in Barcelona and Prague
The stark contrast between Spain’s wish for close economic ties and Czech suspicion highlights the growing divide within the EU over China.
4 Jun 2025 - 12:27AM
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China-Russia relations
China, Russia ‘fighting together’ against terror and other threats: Chen Wenqing
The Chinese security chief was in Moscow for the 10th meeting of the two countries’ law enforcement and security mechanism.
30 May 2025 - 2:59PM
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China-EU relations
‘There are limits’: the problems with China’s bid to patch things up with Europe
They may be stuck in a stalemate, with Beijing unlikely to yield on demands to intervene in Russia’s war on Ukraine or change economic model.
27 May 2025 - 3:33AM
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China economy
Opinion
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In picking Hong Kong over New York, CATL’s IPO was a strategic move
CATL’s geopolitical moves, from spurning Wall Street to partnering Indonesia’s green transition, speak volumes about the future of competition.
25 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as sales jump 169% in April
Shenzhen-based BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics.
23 May 2025 - 1:01PM
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Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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CATL’s debut a sign that Hong Kong’s IPO market is roaring back
The world’s biggest listing so far this year has propelled the city back to the top spot in global equities fundraising.
22 May 2025 - 8:15AM
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China-EU relations
Chinese investments in Europe have increased for first time since 2016
After a significant cooling in investment activity there was a 47 per cent rise last year to €10 billion, according to a new report.
21 May 2025 - 6:01AM
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IPO
Hong Kong regains No 1 spot in global fundraising on CATL’s US$5.2 billion IPO
EV battery maker’s shares advance 16.4 per cent to close at HK$306.20 on the first day of trading in the city.
21 May 2025 - 12:36PM
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Romania
Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan wins presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Bucharest mayor made last-minute dash to top in recent days after weeks of trailing George Simion, who conceded defeat late on Sunday.
19 May 2025 - 2:36PM
Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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Hong Kong IPOs on track to make May a merry month
As firms line up to enter Hong Kong’s market for initial public offerings, estimates suggest the city may rank among the top three global venues this year.
17 May 2025 - 6:45AM
China-EU relations
‘Red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump
‘Hungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. We’re not willing to give that up’: Budapest official.
15 May 2025 - 7:01PM
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IPO
Chinese EV battery giant CATL launches US$5.3 billion Hong Kong IPO
Listing is expected to be the largest in Hong Kong since Kuaishou Technology raised US$6.2 billion in January 2021.
12 May 2025 - 5:19PM
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Ukraine war
Budapest expels 2 after Ukraine says it uncovered Hungarian spy network
Kyiv said the two suspects were former members of Ukraine’s military who were recruited by a handler in Hungarian military intelligence.
9 May 2025 - 9:40PM
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Pope Francis
Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote
133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.
8 May 2025 - 3:42AM
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Taiwan
My Take
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Western media ignore crackdown on opposition in Taiwan by Lai
Mainstream reporting targets illiberal regimes in Europe, but favours the island leader and his pro-US, independence-seeking government.
2 May 2025 - 9:00PM
Guinness World Records
Wiener wonderland: hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary
500 dachshunds were present – enough to set a Hungarian record, but still short of the Guinness mark set in Regensburg.
1 May 2025 - 10:55PM
Music
Secret message discovered in violin reveals its Nazi camp origins
Art dealers found that a skilfully crafted violin they had long owned was made by a Jewish prisoner at the Dachau Nazi concentration camp.
1 May 2025 - 11:15AM
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