Xi Jinping's reception during his visit to Serbia and
Hungary must have made the USA and EU vis a vis NATO extremely jealous,
nervous and insecure. China is making inroads in Europe and that is not
lost on them.
Xi was overwhelmed by supporters in Serbia,
welcomed by cheering crowds by the thousands. He was even given a
Military style welcome in Hungary, with mounted calvary and troop
marchpast. It was a grand welcome for a foreign leader. Just like his
visit to Saudi Arabia where he was even given a ceremonial fly-past
salute by the Saudi Arabian air force. Compared to Biden's visit to
Saudi Arabia earlier that year, which was a slap on the face that
indicate 'You are not welcome'.
And what were achieved by Serbia
and Hungary during Xi's visit? Plenty of economic goodies in trade and
development. What was not in Xi's agenda however was about the
countering of other countries in the region, though Xi was asked to use
his influence to end the Ukraine War. With the USA and NATO fueling the
conflict, why would China want to step in? Undoubtedly the USA has the
final say in the conflict, and China stepping in is not to their liking
for sure.
Serbia is not a member of the EU nor NATO. Serbia
applied to join the EU but had been kept on hold, probably a hostage
measure over some issues. It was a blessing in disguise. Hungary is a
member of both and is the lone voice against the other EU and NATO
members. Both countries are now still dependent on energy supplied by
Russia. They will prosper with China's help.
Anonymous