As this year marks the 70th anniversary of Sino-Hungarian diplomatic ties, the latest visit to Hungary by the top legislator Li Zhanshu injected an impetus into the traditional friendship between two countries.
Top legislator Li Zhanshu paid an official friendly visit from May 18 to 21 to Austria, where he met with Austrian leaders on promoting bilateral ties and expressed China's stance on upholding multilateralism and free trade.
As the first European country to sign a cooperation document with China on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Hungary's economic ties with China have prospered in recent years.
Trade between Austria and China has been booming in recent years, but there is still room for improvement, an Austrian expert believes.
Top legislator Li Zhanshu paid an official friendly visit to Norway from May 15 to 18, expecting to promote the development of Sino-Norwegian ties to score more progress.
Companies from China and Norway expressed hope to expand their thriving economic and trade cooperation at a high-level business conference on Thursday.
Top legislator Li Zhanshu will kick off his European tour on Wednesday, making him the third Chinese leader to choose the continent as his first destination for an overseas trip this year.
Top legislator Li Zhanshu will pay an official friendly visit to Norway, Austria and Hungary from May 15 to 24.