When Kosovo declared independence in 2008, it marked the beginning of diplomatic efforts by Serbia to dispute Kosovo’s statehood, leading Belgrade to establish unexpected partnerships with countries around the globe. Out of those efforts, and with the new agenda of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to extend its global outreach, came the partnership between Serbia … Read more
In October, the Serbian Parliament adopted an 850-page bilateral trade agreement with China. Drowned out by other global events – foremost the breakout of violent conflict in Israel and Palestine – the deal was barely noticed by European media. Signed on the eve of the country’s upcoming elections, Serbian leaders promoted the deal as a major … Read more
Serbia is hoping that a new free trade agreement (FTA) signed with China will be a boon for the country’s wine industry. However, the experience of Georgia, which considers itself the cradle of winemaking, suggests that Serbian winemakers shouldn’t get their hopes up. Serbia and China signed their FTA on October 17. The document was … Read more
Advertisement China’s engagement in Serbia has given rise to consequential implications. To understand this trend, it is imperative to address two pivotal questions. First, what is the rationale behind Belgrade’s decision to allow such extensive involvement from China, especially as Serbia is a candidate for European Union (EU) membership? Second, what are the strategies employed … Read more