Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Budapest Airport in Budapest, capital of Hungary, on the evening of May 8 local time. He received a warm welcome from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who greeted him with the words, "Welcome home!" Reports by overseas media emphasized the indissoluble bond between China and Hungary, highlighting their rich historical ties, common cultural traits, and strong emotional connection.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, on May 7 for a state visit, marking the second stop of his European tour and his second state visit to the country in eight years. The visit garnered significant media attention, with over 15,000 news reports published between May 5 and May 12.
BELGRADE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Serbia's mutually beneficial relationship and mutual respect with China, epitomized in the recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, exemplify values much needed in today's European political landscape, said Aleksandar Pavic, a Serbian political expert. Commenting on the outcomes of the visit, he said that Xi's visit brings a great deal to Serbia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently concluded his third state visit to France, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The visit marked a reaffirmation of the China-France friendship, following Xi and French President Emmanuel Macron's enjoyment of the Guqin music piece "High Mountain and Flowing Water" together in the Pine Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, in April 2023.
