Sebestyén Hompot

PhD | Strategic Risk Analyst | China-CEE Supply Chain Specialist |
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[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

📢 NEW RESEARCH OUT NOW!

Our new paper 📄 presents a first in-depth exploration of narratives about China 🇨🇳 in Central Europe that links the polling of public opinion 📊 with a systematic analysis of social media. 📱

🔗 Access the full report: https://t.co/FcsUVqvfss

🧵👇

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#china #Hungary #EVs

Following a recent visit by the chairman of the Bank of China, Orbán also received BYD's CEO Wang Chuanfu and Guangdong's provincial governor Wang Weizhong to announce the establishment of BYD's European headquarters in Hungary.

https://t.co/jUFSGOkAQp

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

What’s the discourse on EU-China-US relations in #Hungarian social media? 🇭🇺📱

➡️ Our latest #report finds pro-government media dominate, pushing narratives of European isolation and decline.

🔗 Read the full Situation Report here: https://t.co/vHqkDMHN4s

✍️ @HompotSebestyen

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

WHAT ARE CENTRAL EUROPEANS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS MAJOR POWERS? 🇵🇱 🇭🇺 🇨🇿 🇸🇰

Our #polling 👇 shows notable differences among #V4 countries in their views of the key global #actors.

📊 See our findings below!

✍️ By @MatejSimalcik and @FilipSebok

[Filip Šebok @FilipSebok]

What have been the key narratives about China on social media in Central Europe in the times of major changes coming up with the Trump administration? Read our new report. @nawrotkiewiczj @yehaoqin @MatejSimalcik @KaraNemeckova @VBlablova @robert_vancel @HompotSebestyen 👇

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#china #v4 #discourse #socialMedia

What are the main topics of China-related social media discourses in the Visegrád countries? The report explores this question and it was a great pleasure to contribute to it with the section on #hungary.

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

NEW REPORT ALERT 🚨

Our new situation #report 📊 maps social media 💬📱 #discourse about China within the V4 states.

This project is in cooperation with @MatejBelUni supported by @EMIF_Fund managed by @FCGulbenkian

🔗: https://t.co/Xry4bhS3Mc

See the key takeaways 👇 (1/5)

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#philippines #china #Asean

It was a pleasure to join the discussion live earlier this week in London, thanks to @CHAsiaPacific and @EuroHub4Sino .

[Chatham House Asia-Pacific @CHAsiaPacific]

Join us for a conversation with @SecManalo, chaired by @benjaminbland, to discuss the Philippines' response to regional and global security challenges, inc maritime security & 🇵🇭 relations with China and #ASEAN.

📅18 Feb
⏰17:00
📍Chatham House & Online 🔗https://t.co/FKa5G6VAXJ

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#China #us #security

It was a great pleasure to join the discussion on China's Global Security Initiative and the challenges ahead for Europe in the Trump 2.0 era. Thanks to @CHAsiaPacific and our @EuroHub4Sino project for organizing the workshops!

[Chatham House Asia-Pacific @CHAsiaPacific]

We spent a productive afternoon yesterday exploring China's reaction to US containment for our @EuroHub4Sino project.

Thanks to all our participants and project partners for sharing their valuable insights! 🇨🇳🇺🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

@ersatzing @CDT There are some articles about this in Hungarian media: https://t.co/xjqGE8Idmn

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗘𝗨-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 ✨

In a powerful address at Davos 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted a 'sea-change in global affairs' and outlined the EU's evolving strategy to balance competition and cooperation with China. From tackling state-sponsored overcapacity to fostering clean tech innovation, the EU is charting a path to de-risk its economy while strengthening mutual interests.

🌎 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
- China's Role: From WTO accession to becoming a pivotal global trade player, China remains integral to the world economy.
- De-Risking, Not Decoupling: Defensive trade measures and supply chain diversification are top EU priorities.
- Clean Tech Race: Europe aims to lead in renewable energy, competing strategically with China in solar, wind, and fusion technologies.
- Constructive Engagement: With 2025 marking 50 years of EU-China relations, the focus is on building a fair and reciprocal partnership.

🔍 Dive deeper into the EU's goals for a balanced relationship with China and its vision for the next quarter-century.

Let us know your thoughts! How do you see EU-China relations shaping global trends?

#Davos2025 #EUChinaRelations #GlobalOrder #CleanTech #Innovation

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

Our new CEIAS #report maps social media #discourse 💬📱 around #Chinese involvement in electromobility, 🚗 and in particular the #EU tariffs in 🇨🇿🇸🇰🇭🇺🇵🇱

This research is supported by @EMIF_Fund managed by
@FCGulbenkian

📊 See our findings below! (1/5)

https://t.co/fxe6DXjOEZ

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#china #ElectricVehicles #v4 #hungary #socialMedia

It was a pleasure to contribute to @CEIAS_eu's report on Chinese EVs in V4 social media!

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

Pro-government media depict the issue of Chinese EVs on 🇭🇺social media as ''the decline of the West, rise of the East,'' emphasizing the alleged economic & military defeat of Europe by 🇨🇳 & 🇷🇺.

Supported by @EMIF_Fund managed by @FCGulbenkian

✍️ @HompotSebestyen & Dorka Takácsy

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

🚀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗛𝘂𝗯𝟰𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!

The European Hub for Contemporary China (EuroHub4Sino) unveils its first almanac—a powerful resource exploring the complexities of Sino-European relations, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program.

🌐 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻:
- China’s emerging global governance models
- Strategic Sino-European economic and security interactions
- Advances in AI and tech policies
- Climate resilience innovations like China’s Sponge City concept
- Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or just curious about China’s evolving role on the world stage, this open-access almanac offers crucial insights for our interconnected future.

🔗 https://t.co/o4hKgEyJb0

Join us in shaping a nuanced understanding of China and fostering collaboration across Europe!

#EuroHub4Sino #EH4S #SinoEuropeanRelations #GlobalGovernance #AI #ClimateAction #InternationalRelations #SpongeCity #China

[Sebestyén Hompot @HompotSebestyen]

#china #orban #Trump

Between Trump and China: Will Hungary's Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?

Check my latest piece on this in @Diplomat_APAC 👇👇

[The Diplomat @Diplomat_APAC]

Read more here: https://t.co/b5hsUtoIdM

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

🇩🇪🇨🇳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 🇺🇦

On 2 December 2024, German FM Annalena Baerbock visited Beijing, urging China to use its influence to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. She raised concerns over Chinese-made drones allegedly aiding Russia and North Korean involvement, warning such actions could damage EU-China relations.

China denied military support for Russia, reaffirmed neutrality, and criticized "baseless accusations." The talks also tackled trade and global peace, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue despite differences.

➡️ Diplomacy under pressure in a time of global uncertainty.

#Diplomacy #UkraineCrisis #GermanyChinaRelations #EH4S

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

Parliament approves the “von der Leyen II” Commission https://t.co/S1rSPwaMdC

#EU-#China Policy: A New Era Under von der Leyen's Second Term with the newly re-elected
@EU_Commission big changes are on the horizon for EU-China relations.

📊 Our recent infographic👇👇 introduces the key commissioners shaping this crucial relationship.

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

🌍 Exciting news for anyone interested in understanding contemporary China!

Through MOOCs, the @ReConnectChina project is making its insightful research accessible to youth and the wider community. Check the links below:

🔗https://t.co/YqCMuVy4bl
🔗 https://t.co/ic1NJnEBpP
@LuovaOuti
#MOOCs #Collaboration

[CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies @CEIAS_eu]

📢 We are excited to share that CEIAS has been awarded three grants for excellent researchers from the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Plan. 🎉

In the course of the next 2 years, we will be implementing the following projects (1/5) ⬇️

@AlfredGerstl, @KristinaKi6 & @RQTurcsanyi

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 🇮🇹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 🇨🇳: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Our latest infographic provides a comprehensive look at Italian President Sergio Mattarella’s significant state visit to China, where he met with President Xi Jinping to discuss the path forward for two of the world’s oldest civilizations. This historic visit coincides with two major anniversaries—the 20th anniversary of the China-Italy Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and 700 years since the passing of Marco Polo, a symbol of historic ties between East and West.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙞𝙚𝙨: Both leaders emphasized the importance of mutual respect and openness, reflecting on their countries' rich cultural histories and common values.

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨: From cultural heritage and education to science and technology, the signed agreements pave the way for increased cooperation. Notably, both countries committed to enhancing language programs, youth exchanges, and preservation of cultural relics.

𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙨: With $80 billion in trade volume last year, China expressed interest in importing more Italian goods, while both leaders discussed expanding mutual investments in clean energy, environmental protection, and aerospace.
European-Asian Relations: Italy’s reaffirmed role as a cooperative partner with China highlights Europe’s strategic interest in working together on global challenges, despite recent shifts like Italy’s exit from the Belt and Road Initiative in 2023.

Explore the infographic to dive deeper into the historical context, key discussions, and agreements that are shaping the future of China-Italy relations! 🇮🇹🇨🇳

#EH4S #ChinaItalyRelations #Diplomacy #GlobalPartnership #CulturalHeritage #StrategicCooperation

[European Hub for Contemporary China @EuroHub4Sino]

🎙️ New Podcast! Join Associate Professor @jeremy_garlick as he explores #China’s expanding influence in the Global South and its impact on Europe🌍.
Don't miss this insightful discussion on global dynamics!

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/xCoYbqsPci

#ChinaInfluence #Europe #GlobalSouth #Podcast #EH4S