In a striking display of diplomatic respect, Serbian fighter jets escorted Chinese President Xi Jinping\u2019s plane as it entered Serbian airspace on Tuesday. The move, reminiscent of ceremonial welcomes reserved for closest allies, underscores deepening ties between the two nations.
🌍 The escort coincided with the 25th anniversary of NATO\u2019s bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade during the Kosovo conflict—an event both countries have historically framed as strengthening their solidarity. President Xi\u2019s visit aims to boost cooperation under China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative, with Serbia emerging as a key European partner.
\u201cThis escort symbolizes our ironclad friendship,\u201d said Serbian President Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107, who personally welcomed Xi. Analysts note the gesture aligns with Serbia\u2019s balancing act between Western alliances and growing Chinese investments in infrastructure and tech.
💡 Why it matters: As global power dynamics shift, young professionals and travelers are watching how Eastern Europe becomes a nexus for geopolitical chess moves—and how cultural diplomacy plays out in real time.
