Vucic says ‘Taiwan is China’ as Xi visits Serbia, says state broadcaster

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Vucic says ‘Taiwan is China’ as Xi visits Serbia, says state broadcaster

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Belgrade, on May 8, 2024. Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on May 8, 2024, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe. — AFP pic

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Wednesday, 08 May 2024 5:33 PM MYT

BELGRADE, May 8 — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared that “Taiwan is China” as he made a speech welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to Belgrade today, according to state broadcaster RTS.

“We have a clear and simple position regarding Chinese territorial integrity,” he told a crowd outside the government offices while Xi applauded him. “Yes, Taiwan is China”. — AFP