Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's Visit to Serbia on Anniversary of Embassy Bombing

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Serbia on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during NATO's air war over Kosovo, which killed three Chinese nationals. The incident strained relations between China and the U.S. but brought China and Serbia closer together.

Key Points

  • Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia coincides with the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade
  • The embassy bombing resulted in the death of three Chinese nationals and strained relations between China and the U.S.
  • China has become a key investor in Serbia and a loyal ally, opposing Western-backed initiatives in Kosovo

Pros

  • The embassy bombing brought China and Serbia closer together
  • China has become Serbia's largest provider of foreign direct investment and second-largest trading partner

Cons

  • The incident strained relations between China and the U.S.
  • Speculation and mistrust over whether the bombing was intentional or accidental