Xi Jinping Ends Up Skipping Visit To China Embassy In Serbia Despite Pledge To 'Never Forget' Its NATO Bombing
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his trip to Serbia without visiting the site of the former Chinese embassy, which was bombed by NATO forces. This decision comes after Xi’s public vow to “never forget” the attack, raising speculation about a possible visit.
What Happened: Xi’s trip to Serbia, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the bombing, did not include a visit to the embassy site, reported Bloomberg. The omission of this visit is seen as a strategic move by Beijing to prevent further deterioration of its ties with the West.
The official account of Xi’s trip did not mention any plans for a visit to the site. This decision is significant given the timing of Xi’s arrival in Serbia, which was on the anniversary of the bombing. The attack resulted in the deaths of three Chinese journalists, a mistake later attributed to faulty maps by the White House.
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