One of the book’s most important messages is that behind every important economic achievement stands political stability and a well-run state, said National Bank of Hungary governor György Matolcsy at the event.

The other lesson it teaches is that social and economic results can only be reached with hard work and sacrifice, he added.

Chinese ambassador to Hungary Jielong Duan said China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative overlaps with the Hungarian government’s policy of “Opening up to the East”.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.