Hungary and China sign strategic co-operation agreement during Xi Jinping visit

Xi Jinping shakes hands with Viktor Orban (Vivien Cher Benko/Hungarian Prime Minister’s Office/MTI via AP)

Hungary and China have signed a number of new agreements to deepen their economic and cultural co-operation during a visit to the Central European country by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The trip is meant to solidify China’s economic footprint in the region.