Xi urges greater cooperation with Serbia in meeting with Vucic
The leaders signed more than 20 agreements on trade, technology and education as Xi urged cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure.
- On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing, marking Vucic's first official state visit to China as he faces domestic political pressure at home.
- Massive anti-government protests erupted in Belgrade on Saturday, with clashes between demonstrators and riot police demanding accountability for a deadly train station collapse in November 2024 and greater governance transparency.
- The two nations signed over 20 cooperation agreements spanning politics, trade, technology, and artificial intelligence, while Xi called for expanded cooperation in digital economy and green energy; bilateral trade reached $6.49 billion in 2025, a 13% year-on-year increase.
- Xi awarded Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China and hailed the ironclad friendship between the nations, with Vucic describing the occasion as "one of the most important moments of my life."
- Serbia committed to joining China's Global Development and Global Governance initiatives while formally pursuing European Union membership and maintaining ties with Russia, with Vucic arguing Europe should engage China with confidence rather than suspicion.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Serbia on Monday to strengthen its cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure, on the sidelines of his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic's visit to China.
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Serbian president deepens ties with China while facing pressure from protests at home
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has deepened ties with China during a trip to Beijing. On Monday, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and they witnessed the signing of over 20 cooperation agreements in areas like politics, trade, and technology.
Although Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has been to China several times, this is his first state visit to the country.
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