Zoran Vuletić, a politician in Serbia, has expressed deep concerns about the growing friendship between Serbia and China, emphasizing that this relationship aims to introduce new forms of control and terror over the Serbian population. He asserts that Aleksandar Vučić, the president of Serbia, desires to distance the country from democratic nations and align it with the bloc of dictatorships, where he feels most comfortable.
Vuletić points out that Vučić is importing technologies and practices akin to those of the Chinese regime, including facial recognition cameras and changes to the penal code, which should alarm every citizen and opposition figure. He describes this as a “transparent and harmful game,” distancing Serbs from the European Union and encouraging repressive mechanisms.
The collaboration between the Progressive Party of Serbia and the Communist Party of China has intensified in recent years, with SNS representatives receiving training in China and frequent visits from Chinese delegations to Serbia. Li Xiaoxin, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, visited Belgrade, emphasizing that both countries are entering a new phase of bilateral relations.
Political analysts note that SNS and the Chinese communists share a “lack of distinction between party and state” and a cult of the leader. Vučić has indicated that he has learned from the practices of the Chinese Communist Party and has established an academy for training young SNS leaders, aiming to implement these practices in Serbia.
In an online summit marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, Vučić stated that the words of Chinese President Xi Jinping would serve as inspiration for him to work for his country, implying that Chinese influence plays a significant role in his political strategy.
