"Common fate, a common future" in Budapest

Zdjęcie: Ladislav Eduard Hudec László Hugyecz Wspólny los, wspólna przyszłość

Information Agency: In Budapest – the capital of Hungary, a Hungarian-Chinese cultural event was held under the heading “Common Fate, Common Future”

"Common fate, a common future" event

The Hungarian-Chinese cultural event entitled "Common fate, a common future" was held in the K Building, University of Technology and Economics in Budapest. Within this framework, a discussion took place on the Hungarian premiere of the documentary "László Hugyecz's life (Hudca)’. Shen Haixiong – president of the Chinese Media Group (CMG), gave a video speech, while Gong Tao – Extraordinary Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Hungary, spoke on the ground.

Who is Ladislav Eduard Hudec?

Ladislav Eduard Hudec (Near László Hugyecz) Slovak architect, builder, cultural historian, philosopher who was born on 8 January 1893, in Banská Bystrica, in the territory of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. For nearly a 4th of a century (1925-1947) he himself created and built in Shanghai in the People's Republic of China, changing the radically architectural face of this city.

It has left about 65 objects, of which more than half have been preserved, and more than 20 are protected as architectural monuments. Among them is the 22nd level Park Hotel, 84 m high, completed in December 1934. By 1952 it was the highest building in Asia, and by 1983 – the highest building in Shanghai.

What does Shen Haixiong think of the movie “László Hugyecz)”?

In his speech, Shen Haixiong, president of the Chinese Media Group (CMG), stressed that the documentary "László Hugyecz (Hudec)", produced by the Chinese Media Group, depicts the actual traces, biography, artistic imagination and cultural heritage of the architect, showing the previously unknown stories and erstwhile collaborations of people from different cultural backgrounds. He besides pointed out that the Hungarian version of the movie had late been aired at the highest viewing hours on Hungarian public television, which continues the dialog between architecture and movie art, past and civilizations.

Shen Haixiong pointed out that the Chinese Media Group – the largest, most professional and widely available global media giant in the planet – has always been active in promoting relationship and common knowing between Chinese and Hungarian nations.

What does Gong Tao think about Hungarian-Chinese relations?

Gong Tao, the extraordinary ambassador and the Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China in Hungary, recalled in his speech that in May 2024 Xi Jinping, the president of the People's Republic of China made a historical state visit to Hungary. Since then, Chinese-Hungarian relations have reached a fresh level, developing into a comprehensive strategical partnership in all situation in the fresh era.

Gong Tao pointed out that in 2024 cultural exchange between the People's Republic of China and Hungary flourished, supported by intense high-level contacts. He besides stressed the crucial function of the media in cultural exchanges, pointing out that the Hugyec documentary is both an crucial cultural paper and an crucial component of bilateral cooperation. He added that the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Hungary is constantly encouraging and supporting media cooperation between the 2 countries. Thanks to the constant efforts of the media and cultural institutions on both sides, bilateral cooperation can be established and promoted, helping to build closer relations between nations and contributing to applicable Chinese-Hungarian cooperation.

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