Even Fidesz supporters do not support the construction of the Chinese University of Budapest
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The majority do not want the construction of the Chinese university, neither in Budapest nor elsewhere. They are refusing to build the campus instead of dormitories as of right now from domestic sources, according to a Publicus survey.
Recently, the Hungarian government seems to have invited one of the best universities in the world, the renowned Fudan University, to build a new campus in Budapest, and there have been a few developments regarding the plans.
The campus construction plan of the Chinese Fudan University in Budapest has also reached those who do not really follow the domestic political battles. According to Népszava’s survey, only a fifth of all people aware of the situation thinks that it would be beneficial for Hungary.
Unusually, the assessment of the investment is not uniform among Fidesz voters. Although the pro-government bloc is largely unanimous in its support for the Cabinet’s plans, this time “only” 62% of Fidesz supporters think that opening a Chinese university is more advantageous for Hungary.
The overwhelming majority (92%) of opposition voters say China wins the deal and is the only winner. The 540 billion investment consists mostly of Chinese loans, which will have to be repaid from Hungarian public funds, so it is hardly surprising that 86% of active workers do not really see this as a favourable offer.
Incidentally, the survey also asked about Chinese credit and the involvement of Chinese companies. The answers revealed that this question strongly divides even Fidesz voters:
only a slight minority of 48% believe that Hungary is doing well and is making a smart decision with this project.
The lack of newly-built dormitory housing ultimately shatters Fudan’s support. As for the question of whether the Student City, which provides affordable housing for Hungarian university students, or the Chinese university city should be built in the IX. district, even 47% of Fidesz voted for the dorms.
National Elections May 2022 – the Chinese “marriage” that continues to expand under Fidesz will cause considerable vote loss.
Gathering disagreement escalating is know inside Fidesz over this “marriage” and with citizens, not of Fidesz support base, but aligned in voting and support of other political parties, in Hungary.
Fidesz – if they don’t pull back from their present position, expanding in relationships with China, not just will it be witnessed voter backlash in Hungary but Europe and the Wider World – the European Union, Britain and The United States of America – will “scorn” the Government of Hungary.
Extremely dangerous and High Risk “gamble” being played by Fidesz.