China's Xi in Hungary to celebrate 'new era' with Orban

Earlier this week, the Chinese leader kicked off his trip in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) is greeted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he arrives at Liszt Ferenc Budapest airport at Ferihegy, Hungary on May 8, 2024. Xi is on a three-day official visit to Budapest. (AFP)