Viktor Orbán: China’s Puppet | Public Occurrences, Ep. 115
Jul 17, 2023
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Viktor Orbán, conservative illiberal leader known for promoting strong-armed authoritarianism, discusses his close relationship with China and Hungary's alignment with its authoritarian regime. The podcast explores the risks associated with China's rise and Hungary's resistance to criticism of China's abuses. It also examines the economic ties and national security concerns associated with Hungary's reliance on Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei and the potential consequences for Hungary's alliances.
Victor Orban has aligned himself with China's One Belt, One Road Initiative, compromising Hungary's national security and freedom.
China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to digitally colonize partnering nations, challenging US supremacy and compromising sovereignty and privacy.
Deep dives
Victor Orban's alliance with China
Victor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has aligned himself with China and has become a puppet of the Chinese Communist Party. Hungary has embraced China's One Belt, One Road Initiative, giving China access to their digital and economic infrastructure, including their telecommunications network. Hungary has received significant investment from China, making it a key partner in China's global dominance plans. This alliance poses a threat to Hungary's alliance with the United States and compromises their national security as their communication infrastructure is accessible to the Chinese government. Orban's partnership with China undermines freedom and liberty in Hungary and aligns the country with one of the most oppressive regimes in history.
China's dominance through the Belt and Road Initiative
China's Belt and Road Initiative is part of its plan for global dominance. Through this project, they are expanding their economic and political influence by building infrastructure in partner nations. These partners give China access to their data, economy, and infrastructure, essentially becoming digitally colonized by the Chinese Communist Party. China offers loans, jobs, and technology incentives to entice nations to participate. However, this partnership comes at the cost of sovereignty, privacy, and freedom for the partnering nations. China aims to control the new oil of the 21st century, which is digital data, and challenge the supremacy of the US dollar.
The danger of aligning with China
Aligning with China poses significant risks for nations. Victor Orban and Hungary's close relationship with China has compromised their alliance with the United States and made them vulnerable to China's influence. Hungary's communication infrastructure is in the hands of China, threatening the security of communications with other NATO allies. China's autocratic and authoritarian system, characterized by surveillance, control, and privacy invasion, is being embraced by Hungary and other nations partnering in China's Belt and Road Initiative. It is crucial to recognize the dangers of aligning with such regimes that prioritize their own dominance at the expense of freedom, liberty, and national security.
