Dimitrijević, Duško (2017) CEEC-China 16 + 1 Mechanism of Cooperation and Chinese Investments in Serbia. In: From 16 + 1 to One Belt One Road Initiative – Cooperation, Development and Win-Win. Institute of Russian, East European & Central Asian Studies Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai University, pp. 94-112. ISBN 978-75203-1745-0
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The China’s development strategy of the “New Silk Road” with two political framework initiatives: “New Silk Road Economic Belt” and”21st Century Maritime Silk Road”, provides for a long-term improvement of relations especially with the countries of Asia, Europe and Africa. This strategy represents an ideological concept of Chinese foreign policy that aims to uphold world peace and to promote a common and harmonious development of the whole world. In contrast to the geopolitical strategies of great powers which are mainly based on the division of spheres of interest or expansion of spheres of influence, the Chinese “New Silk Road” strategy, focused on common interests and cooperation in order to achieve mutual benefits. With an “open door” policy applied by more than three decades, China is trying to strengthen its position in international politics and to contribute to active participation in the globalization process. In order to achieve these goals which are formulated through the model of “Chinese Dream,” China is constantly changing on the social plane, repeatedly carrying out economic reforms and building a new vision of international relations based on the promotion of political, economic and cultural cooperation and social progress between different civilizations. Hence, despite the significant geopolitical changes after the Second World War, a strong political influence in international processes, and expressed opportunism in international relations, China has continued to act as a binding factor in solving major international problems using as a model the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence which is in the line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. As the world’s second largest economy with nearly one fifth of the world’s population, China committed herself to expand good relations with other countries especially with developing countries such as Serbia, deepen traditional friendship and uphold its legitimate rights and economical interests. In order to properly understand the Sino-Serbian relations, this study will first give some introductory explanations regarding position of Serbia in international affairs, especially towards China and in the 16 + 1 mechanism which is representing a political platform for cooperation between China and the Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC). The study will also include the analyses of existing Serbia’s economic hardship and possible effects of bilateral cooperation, especially showing the current advantages of Serbia for the Chinese direct investments.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Depositing User: | Ana Vukićević |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2026 12:52 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Aug 2026 12:52 |
| URI: | http://repozitorijum.diplomacy.bg.ac.rs/id/eprint/1778 |
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