PHOTOS: Chinese mini library inaugurated, China very proud on Szeged BYD plant

EV maker BYD’s plant under construction in Szeged (SE Hungary) is a model for cultivating ties between China and Hungary, Gong Tao, China’s ambassador to Hungary, said on Friday.

After inaugurating a Chinese mini library at the Déri Miksa Technicum in Szeged, Gong Tao said ties between Hungary and China had never been better, adding that a visit to Budapest by Chinese President Xi Jinping in May had given new impetus to bilateral relations.

The ambassador met with László Botka, the mayor of Szeged, Andras Magori, the head of the Csongrad-Csanad County council, and leaders of the University of Szeged during his visit to the city on Thursday and Friday.

He said construction of the BYD plant in Szeged was going smoothly and production was expected to start in the second half of 2025. He added that Chinese companies could help Hungary in the green transition, support high-quality development and contribute to putting the country at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle industry.

Here are some photos of the plant under construction. It will be the world’s largest EV maunfacturing plant:

China-Hungary cooperation praised

He acknowledged that all Chinese companies must abide by local rules and accept obligations with regard to environmental protection and sustainability. He also pointed to the importance of working to forge ties with local communities for those companies.