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Hungary probes BYD investment deal amid conflict of interest concerns

Hungary has launched an investigation into a significant investment deal with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The probe was initiated following accusations of a conflict of interest against former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who resigned from parliament to accept an executive position at BYD. Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated the investigation will scrutinize all decisions, negotiations, and state commitments made by Szijjártó concerning the BYD investment, including public money, diplomatic support, and infrastructure. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there

    Hungary’s government announced an investigation on Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese carmaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from parliament to take an executive position at the company. Peter Szijjarto’s announcement last Wedne…