On August 29, the launch ceremony of the China-Europe Services and Digital Trade Development Report and the “China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Civilization Forum (2026),” jointly organized by Renmin University of China and Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), was held in Budapest. Ambassador Gong Tao of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, Zhang Donggang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Renmin University of China, Prof. Dr. Lénárd Darázs, Rector of Eötvös Loránd University, and Academician Imre Hamar (Hao Qingxin), a renowned Hungarian sinologist, attended the event and delivered remarks. Minister Counselor Yang Xiuhua, along with representatives from academic institutions and Chinese enterprises in Central and Eastern Europe, also attended the event, with more than 40 participants present.

Ambassador Gong Tao noted that Hungary is an important partner of China in Central and Eastern Europe. President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message to Hungarian President Dr. Baka András on his inauguration has provided strategic guidance for the steady and long-term development of the China-Hungary all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership. Ambassador Gong expressed the hope that the event would bring together the strengths of think tanks, promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and facilitate the coordinated development of China-Europe cooperation in civilization dialogue and trade. Zhang Donggang expressed his willingness to further deepen exchanges and cooperation among universities, promote mutual learning among civilizations, and contribute to practical cooperation. Prof. Dr. Lénárd Darázs emphasized that mutual learning among civilizations lies in respecting differences and expressed his hope for continued cooperation in addressing global challenges. Academician Imre Hamar (Hao Qingxin) introduced the achievements of bilateral cooperation. During the event, Chinese and European experts released the report and held discussions on related topics.