Hungary's election shows limits of China's ties to Orban, as battery factory sparks backlash

Hungary's election results revealed the limitations of China's relationship with outgoing leader Viktor Orban, as a large battery factory project contributed to his party's defeat. The $8.5 billion Chinese battery factory in Debrecen, hailed by Orban, became a focal point for opposition due to environmental concerns, leading to the loss of Fidesz seats in the city. The incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, faces the challenge of balancing voter concerns about the factory with economic revival and strained relations with the European Union.