In 2019，Hungary’s political situation remained generally stable. In May and October，the European Parliament election and local government election were held separately in Hungary；the government increased publicity on its anti-refugee and anti-Soros position. In economy，Hungary’s GDP grew by 4.9% in 2019，ranking among the highest in Europe；its economic policies generally benefited the average Hungarians as the government continued policies that cut taxes and fees and increased minimum wages. In foreign affairs，while the EU continued to pressure the Hungarian government on issues of the Central European University，refugee resettlement and the rule of law，Hungary strengthened cooperation with the United States and Germany in economy，trade，security and research，and made significant progress in energy cooperation with Russia. In social and cultural matters，Hungary launched the Family Protection Action Plan to cope with the demographic crisis，and continued reforms in education and research. In 2019，China-Hungarian relations made progress in a number of areas，including the “17+1” initiative，trade，education，infrastructure，and technology. In particular，China-Hungarian cooperation enabled the Hungary-Serbia Railway project to make a breakthrough，as a tripartite consortium involving one Hungarian railway company and two Chinese railway companies won the bid to build the railway，and reached a financing agreement at the end of the year.