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

Orban ally Szijjarto negotiated China deals, allegedly leaked EU info to Russia

Wang Yi, left, serving as director of China's Central Foreign Affairs Commission, meets with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in Budapest in February 2023. © Reuters

VIENNA -- 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.