Budapest rolled out the red carpet for the Hungarian edition of the second volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" this Friday, with 200+ guests from politics, academia and culture on both sides 🌏📚🤝.
Translated by the Foreign Languages Press (China) and John von Neumann University’s Eurasia Center, this volume compiles 99 speeches, talks and articles spanning 2014–2017. It dives into big questions like balancing growth with heritage and national sovereignty with global responsibility—topics that resonate from Budapest’s Chain Bridge to Bangkok’s tech hubs.
Deputy Speaker Sándor Fazekas highlighted how this book reminds us that 21st-century challenges need teamwork. "Building a community with a shared future for humanity means nations must collaborate," he said.
Yu Yingfu from China International Communications Group praised the people-centered approach and the open, win-win spirit behind the translation. Think of it as a cultural Wi-Fi: connecting civilizations for mutual learning and innovation 🌐✨.
Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao added that the Hungarian edition opens a fresh window for local readers to explore Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It’s a boost for the China-Hungary all-weather strategic partnership.
The event also featured a China-Hungary Symposium on State Governance, where experts shared insights on Belt and Road opportunities (hello, Karachi-Gawadar link!), sustainable development, and shifts in global governance. It’s like a global hackathon for policy ideas!
From the Danube to the digital age, this launch is more than a book drop—it’s a celebration of cross-cultural dialogue and a reminder that in our interconnected world, sharing ideas is the ultimate power play. What do you think? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️💬.
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Hungarian edition of Xi's governance works launched in Budapest
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