History of MKBT

The MKBT is a cultural association, independent of political parties and state institutions, which is a civil initiative and is supported by membership fees and voluntary contributions from its members. Its aim is to introduce the history, culture, civilization and modernization achievements of China to the Hungarian people interested in this field, and to promote the knowledge and dissemination of Hungarian culture among the Chinese people.
Former Presidents
Dr. Erik Molnár, historian, philosopher, economist
Dr Tálas Barna, professor emeritus, sinologist, economist-political scientist, honorary president of the MKBT
Dr. Klára Mészáros, sinologist, economist, former staff member of the Institute for World Economic Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, former ambassador to Beijing
Ottó Juhász, sinologist, literary scholar-translator, former ambassador to Beijing
Dr. Lajos Rácz, college lecturer, China researcher, former military attaché in Beijing
Klára Zombory, sinologist, literary translator, project director and host of the Contemporary Chinese Book Club, honorary president of the MKBT
Detailed story
The Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Society is a, an indispensable NGO in Hungarian-Chinese relations, which for decades provide a background, opportunity and stimulus for close civil cooperation, communication, cultural and scientific dialogue between the two countries. Anyone dealing with China in Hungary today will find opportunities, help and information through them. The Society is led by credible and excellent professionals, and its active community is open and inclusive. Selfless, high quality, value-saving and value-creating activitiesI consider these activities to be of outstanding importance for our country's relations with China, and I support their recognition.
The Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Society Hungary is the oldest and most important civil society organisation that promotes the dialogue between the Hungarian and Chinese people. to foster friendly, cultural and educational links, so that its role is indispensable in civil diplomacy, in relations between China and Hungary. Through its excellent projects, successful exchanges and good cooperation, MKBT has become a well-known and respected organisation in China. With its growing and rejuvenating community, its think tank, its volunteer efforts, spanning generations and institutions, with its high-quality programmes and publicationswill help to further develop cultural, educational, economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Almost sixty years ago the most prominent representatives of Hungarian sinology and diplomacy have established the reputation and social recognition of this NGO to a high standard. The MKBT President emblematic figures of Hungarian sinology and diplomacy. Many of them were among the first to go to China as scholarship holders after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, and thus were among the first to know and experience the new China in Hungary through their own experiences. With their intellectual heritage, they laid the foundation for Hungarian sinology and civil diplomacy for later generations. The current President of the Society is Klára Zombory, an eminent sinologist and literary translator was the first Hungarian to receive the highest Chinese state recognition in the book industry. The organisation is supported by Hungary's top sinologists, simultaneous interpreters and translators, cultural diplomats and China researchers.
The MKBT's dedicated community is made up of people who have studied, worked or simply have an interest in this wonderful, far-flung culture. The only criterion for joining the community is a shared interest in China, in Chinese culture. Today, in Hungary, the Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Society is the single cross-generational, apolitical, neutral platform, where people interested in China can have the opportunity to build direct links with professional organisations, with the Chinese community.
The MKBT is a cultural association independent of public institutions, financed from membership fees and the sustains itself through voluntary contributions. The most appropriate framework, i.e. professional, scientific and civil provides a background for all those who wish to have closer contact with China, thus contributing to the growth of the community of people who know and understand China in Hungary. Provides an irreplaceable service not only for civilians and young professionals interested in China's cultural and economic achievements, but also in promoting Hungarian culture in Chinese communities.
The Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Association has been played a prominent role in building our country's image in China. The MKBT's excellent China experts, diplomats, interpreters and credible civil society are indispensable when taking stock of the history of Hungary's positive perception of China. The Society's competent representatives and thoughtful civil diplomacy have made an outstanding contribution to the development of an open and interested attitude towards the Hungarian people among Chinese communities, which are otherwise very sensitive to appropriate cultural rapprochement.

Tax number of the Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Society: 19718949-1-42