The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Hungarian Embassy in China jointly hosted a friendship concert on Sept. 22, marking the 65-day countdown to the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). 

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the CCPIT, attended the event and met with guests and musicians. Zhang Shaogang, vice chairman of the CCPIT, and Peter Kiraly, deputy head of mission of the Hungarian Embassy, were present and addressed the gathering.

World-renowned violin virtuoso Roby Lakatos, accompanied by young musicians from the China Central National Orchestra, and Central Conservatory of Music, performed a repertoire of global classics, including "Csárdás," "Sabre Dance," "Hungarian Dance No. 5," and "Mo Li Hua" (Jasmine Flower).

Over 300 exhibitors and buyers from the upcoming CISCE enjoyed the musical feast, harmoniously blending Eastern and Western cultures.

Hungary confirmed its role as guest country of honor for the upcoming expo during the event. Officials also named Hungarian violinist Roby Lakatos as the expo's promotional ambassador.