Relations between China and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries remain strong but the 17+1 format probably needs to get revised.
Is the 17+1 format still relevant?
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Relations between China and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries remain strong but the 17+1 format probably needs to get revised.
Serbia can become a major interlocutor in the Sino-European dialogue if it continues to move closer to the EU while strengthening its relations with China.