BYD's hiring of Hungary's ex-top diplomat deepens security fears

International relationsOrban ally Szijjarto negotiated China deals, allegedly leaked EU info to RussiaWang Yi, left, serving as director of China's Central Foreign Affairs Commission, meets with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in Budapest in February 2023. © ReutersNATSUKI KANEKOJuly 21, 2026 00:30 JSTVIENNA -- Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto's resignation from parliament to take a senior role at Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has spurred new concerns about his handling of sensitive information.