Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stirred controversy with his surprise visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, just days after a visit to Moscow. The visit is seen as a move that may further strain Hungary's relations with the European Union, as Orban appears to be courting authoritarian leaders in defiance of the EU's foreign policy goals. The meeting in Beijing included discussions on the war in Ukraine, where both Hungary and China favor terms that Ukraine rejects as tilted toward Russia. Orban's actions have drawn criticism from Western European leaders, who have distanced themselves from him. The visit to China comes ahead of a NATO summit in Washington, where President Biden and other Western leaders are expected to offer support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Orban's close ties with China and Russia have raised concerns among EU allies, as he continues to pursue what he sees as Hungary's national interest.