The Diplomat: New China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement Raises Security Concerns for Europe

The Diplomat (2023)

In October, the Serbian Parliament adopted an 850-page bilateral trade agreement with China. Serbian leaders promoted the deal as a major opportunity for economic growth, while its alarming defense aspects were minimized or not mentioned at all. The free trade agreement is likely to lock Serbia into a more involved, long-term strategic relationship with China, while further distancing the Balkan nation from the rest of Europe.

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