Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (C-R) stands next to Chinese President Xi Jinping (C-L) 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. (Photo by Elvis BARUKCIC / AFP) (Photo by ELVIS BARUKCIC/AFP via Getty Images)