Global powers are closely watching the impending Hungarian election, viewed as a referendum on European values and Chinese interests. Polls suggest Viktor Orban's Fidesz party may trail challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party, creating geopolitical interest.

Major powers are closely watching Hungary’s election next week – a vote seen as a referendum on Europe’s right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. Recent polls show self-styled “illiberal democrat” Viktor Orban’s Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar’s Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as “Europe’s most consequential”. For China, Russia and the United States under President Donald Trump, an Orban defeat.....