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As President Xi Jinping prepares for a pivotal Europe tour, including a stop in Serbia, locals are already celebrating the vibrant Chinese influences shaping their daily lives. From supermarkets stocked with everything 'from the needle to the train' to bustling Chinese restaurants, Serbia’s second-largest city, Novi Sad, is embracing Chinese culture like never before.
Meet Nenad, a Serbian CGTN stringer and self-proclaimed China enthusiast, who takes us on a colorful tour of his hometown. 'Chinese food is *everywhere* here,' he says, noting that crispy spring rolls and savory dumplings have become local staples. Meanwhile, Chinese-owned supermarkets thrive, offering affordable goods that cater to Serbian shoppers—proving that cross-cultural connections often start with small, everyday joys.
This cultural exchange comes at a symbolic moment. President Xi’s upcoming visit, the first by a Chinese leader in years, aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Serbia and Europe. As Nenad puts it: 'When cultures connect, the world feels smaller—and friendlier.'
From supermarkets stocked with everything 'from the needle to the train' to bustling Chinese restaurants, Serbia’s second-largest city, Novi Sad, is embracing Chinese culture like never before.
Meanwhile, Chinese-owned supermarkets thrive, offering affordable goods that cater to Serbian shoppers—proving that cross-cultural connections often start with small, everyday joys.
As Nenad puts it: 'When cultures connect, the world feels smaller—and friendlier.'
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