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The United States took the lead in suppressing China, and some European countries echoed But not everyone is willing to obey the U.S. command.。 In Europe, three countries sided with China and chose another path.
It's not verbal support, it's taking sides with actions. Hungary, Greece and Serbia, these three countries not only do not help the United States, but also help China everywhereSome of them have solved difficulties for China, some have difficulties with China, some have pressure to cooperate with China.
Let's talk about Hungary first. This country has always been labeled as a "thorn" in the EU. From 2020 to 2023, Hungary used its veto power a full 27 times to block EU proposals to suppress China. Others call it a "traitor to Europe", but it doesn't care at all. As long as it is unfair to China, it will vote against it.
This kind of "stubbornness" is not without its roots. The relationship between Hungary and China does not just begin today. As early as 1949, when New China was founded, Hungary was the first to recognize China。 In the 1990s, visa-free visas were directly granted to Chinese people. This courage was rare in Europe at that time.
In 2015, China proposed the "Belt and Road" initiative, and Hungary was the first to respond and sign it, regardless of Western doubts. Since then, China-Hungary cooperation has been one wave after another.
What is really touching is what has happened in the past two years. In 2024, China's new direct investment in Hungary will reach 5.28 billion euros, accounting for more than half of the country's total foreign investment for the year. This year, Hungary has become China's largest investment destination in Europe, accounting for 31% of China's total investment in Europe.
This is not "cooperation looks good", but "cooperation is solid". Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited's battery factory is located in Hungary, with a total investment of 7.3 billion euros, which can solve 9,000 jobs in the future. BYD also followed suit and set up an electric vehicle production line locally. 5G base stations are also under construction, and Hungary has gradually become a new fulcrum for European new energy vehicles and communication technologies.
Moreover, there is not only industrial cooperation, this year, Budapest also held the RMB Initiative Forum. This shows that China and Hungary are not just "doing business", but also financial cooperation has begun to deepen.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said: We are not against the EU, we are just making decisions that are beneficial to our countryTo be honest, they chose China because cooperation brings development, not a political bet.
Look at Greece again. The Varyag, the predecessor of China's first aircraft carrier "Liaoning Ship", might have "floated" in the Black Sea without the help of Greece. In 1999, it was stopped halfway by Turkey. Greece stood up, guaranteed the safety of the route with national credit, and sent the oldest tugboat fleet. The sea was stormy, and the cable broke more than once, but the Greeks gritted their teeth and dragged the whole journey.
China remembers this. During the 2011 Libya War, thousands of China citizens had to evacuate, and Greece opened its ports and airports as soon as possible to help with transfer. Others are busy protecting their own people, but Greece helps us protect them.
When it was Greece's turn to get into trouble, China did not stand idly byIn 2009, a debt crisis broke out in Greece, and the economy crumbled.The Port of Pireus has no control, equipment is outdated, and workers are unemployed.
After taking over, Chinese enterprises transformed docks and increased routes. Now it is the largest port in the Mediterranean and the fourth in Europe. The throughput has doubled several times and the number of jobs has increased by thousands. This is not empty talk, but a project to change your destiny.
Port workers say directly: Without China, we are still in line for unemployment relief.Greece and China cooperate more than ports.Shipping, energy, and education are moving forward.
Chinese companies have participated in photovoltaic and wind power projects in Greece, and have also helped it improve its energy independence rate. Local schools offer Chinese classes, and young people go to China to study, just to participate in Sino-Greek cooperation after returning home.
Faced with the US warning, Greece's attitude was clear: Only when China is strong can Greece have a choice. They know that standing on the side of China is not an alliance, but a win-win situation.
Finally about Serbia. This country's feelings for China are marked with bloodIn 1999, NATO bombed the Southern Coalition, the Chinese embassy was shot and three Chinese were killed. Serbs took to the streets with the sign "We stand with China".
Since then, Serbia has never abandoned China on international occasions, even if isolated, especially in the Kosovo issue, where China has been determined not to recognize its “independence” and has repeatedly spoken for Serbia in the United Nations.
Economically, China has also provided practical help.Smederevo Steel Factory is on the verge of bankruptcy, Chinese enterprises take over, do not cut workers, do not reduce wages, and also expand the production line. Hungarian Railways is also the leading upgrade of Chinese companies, now the transportation time is shortened by more than half, and the export of goods has a great cut.
President Vucic has repeatedly said that we are not afraid of the West’s discontent, because China brings hope.He promotes Chinese teaching in China and encourages civil servants to learn Chinese.Many Chinese companies quickly find Chinese-speaking local employees when they set up offices.
The U.S. has also tried to throw the "olive branches" to Serbia on the premise of giving up cooperation with China.Wuchic clearly rejected: China is our true friend, such a friend will not be changed.
The choice of these three countries is no accident. Hungary seeks to develop, Greece attaches importance to friendship, and Serbia stresses faith. They know, A growing China is not a threat but an opportunity.
They do not help the United States, because the road is too cold; they are willing to help China, because there are people along the way, there are practical benefits, people can repay.
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"China will once again become Hungary's largest source of foreign direct investment in 2024" 2025-01-22 Source: Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy in Hungary
Joint construction of the "Belt and Road", helping the Port of Pireus sailing and sailing (joint construction of the "Belt and Road" · first scene) 08 October 2023 Source: People's Daily