On August 19, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to András Baka on his assumption of office as President of Hungary.

Xi Jinping noted that Hungary was among the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China, and the traditional friendship between the two countries goes back a long way. Over the 77 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two sides have consistently upheld mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, and have achieved notable outcomes in cooperation across various fields. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Hungary relations and stands ready to work with President András Baka to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust and practical cooperation across the board, and ensure the steady and sustained progress of the China-Hungary all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples.