Hungarian people have welcomed a signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying it highlights the importance of people-to-people connectivity, which is essential of boosting trade and bilateral ties between the two countries.
The signed article by President Xi Jinping titled "Embarking on a Golden Voyage in China-Hungary Relations" was published Wednesday in the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
President Xi arrived in Budapest on Wednesday for the state visit at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Staff members at Magyar Nemzet said the signed article emphasizes on strengthening exchanges and mutual learning, which helps strengthen the foundation for bilateral ties between the two countries.
"President Xi's signed article not only focuses on Hungary-China relations and diplomatic and economic development, but also emphasizes on people-to-people ties between the two countries," said David Laszlo, online managing editor for Magyar Nemzet.
"The wars are coming everywhere. And it's both of us, I mean Hungary and China want to ease the tensions. We want to prosper. So there's message I think from the President," said an editor from the newspaper.
Victoria Varadi, an assistant professor at Karoli Gaspar University, said that President Xi’s visit to Hungary can be seen as a historical moment which will enhance collaboration, particularly in the cultural context.
"Based on my own experience, even if Chinese culture and Hungarian culture have some differences, but it's really easy to collaborate with each other. If there is a will and if there are some common goals, then we can make anything possible," said Varadi.
The main streets in Budapest have been adorned with Chinese and Hungarian national flags to welcome President Xi. And locals hope that the visit can further boost the bilateral ties.
"It's fantastic news. I think it's very important for China to have more relationships with all the European countries. Trade, investment and good relationships will increase, which will be good for the world. I think the people in Hungary are very fond of China. And I think investment, trade, more people-to-people [exchanges] will make the relations even better," said a local resident.
Hungarian people welcome Xi’s signed article on enhancing connectivity
A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Lai Ching-te has sent "a dangerous signal" of seeking "Taiwan independence" and making provocations to undermine cross-Strait peace and stability in his speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader on Monday.
Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, described Lai's speech as one that stubbornly followed the "Taiwan independence" stance, wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought independence by relying on foreign support and by force.
Chen said the mainstream public aspiration on the island is for peace and development, instead of war and recession, while Lai has ignored the public opinion, exposing his nature of being "a worker for Taiwan independence."
The current complex and grave situation across the Strait is rooted in the fact that the Democratic Progressive Party has stubbornly stuck to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence," rejected the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle, and kept colluding with external forces to make provocations of seeking "Taiwan independence," Chen said.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, said Chen, stressing that "Taiwan independence" and peace across the Strait are incompatible as fire and water.
"We have firm determination to resolve the Taiwan question and realize national reunification; we have strong capabilities to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity; and we will take resolute actions to fight separatist activities seeking 'Taiwan independence' and external interference," he said.
"We will never tolerate any 'Taiwan independence' separatist acts in any form," said Chen.
China must and will be reunified, Chen stressed. No matter how the situation on the island changes and who assumes the regional leader, it will not change the fact that both sides of the Strait belong to one China, or impede the historical trend of national reunification, he said.
"We will fully implement the Party's overall policy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, unswervingly uphold the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, work together with Taiwan compatriots to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and cross-Strait integrated development, and resolutely advance the reunification of the motherland," said Chen.
Mainland says Lai sends "dangerous signal" in speech as Taiwan's new leader
