Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Serbia on May 7 holds significance as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The bombing, which occurred during NATO’s air war over Kosovo in 1999, strained U.S.-China relations and fueled anti-American sentiments in China. While the incident remains contentious, it brought China and Serbia closer together. Xi’s visit underscores China’s growing influence in Serbia and Europe, with the Chinese leader expected to pay respects at the former embassy site.
Symbolic Timing: Xi Jinping’s Serbia Visit on Anniversary of NATO Bombing
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