HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-EUROPE-CHINA TOURISM DIALOGUE

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-EUROPE-CHINA TOURISM DIALOGUE

(240704) -- BUDAPEST, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Konnyid Laszlo, head of Hungary's National Tourism Agency, speaks at the Europe-China Tourism Dialogue in Budapest, Hungary, on July 4, 2024. A Europe-China tourism dialogue opened in Budapest on Thursday, aiming to speed up the recovery of tourism between the two sides. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-EUROPE-CHINA TOURISM DIALOGUE

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-EUROPE-CHINA TOURISM DIALOGUE

(240704) -- BUDAPEST, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Konnyid Laszlo, head of Hungary's National Tourism Agency, speaks at a press conference of the Europe-China Tourism Dialogue in Budapest, Hungary, on July 4, 2024. A Europe-China tourism dialogue opened in Budapest on Thursday, aiming to speed up the recovery of tourism between the two sides. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity

STORY: China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONNYID LASZLO, CEO, Hungarian Tourism Agency 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, Spanish businessman and CEO of China-Europe Consultants 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ROLAND, Belgian scientist STORYLINE: To promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign nationals, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy to Dec. 31, 2025, including citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Citizens of these 12 countries with ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in China visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit. The policy, geared towards fostering interactions among Chinese and international citizens, ga

Hungarian officials voice confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations

STORY: Hungarian officials voice confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hungary 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER SZIJJARTO, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KONNYID LASZLO, CEO, Hungarian Tourism Agency STORYLINE: China and Hungary decided Thursday to elevate bilateral relations and begin a new era of all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership. Hungarian officials have voiced confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations, and expressed hope for deepening cooperation in various fields. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER SZIJJARTO, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade "Now it's all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership (for the new era), which is an honor for us. I think it reflects the rightfulness of our China policy. We are among those countries in Europe which consider China as a chance, which conside