Why China ties with Serbia face scrutiny not severance after historic Vucic loss
Massive crowds celebrate in Belgrade after the nationalist leader concedes defeat to the Students’ List movement.
Quick Look
Massive crowds have celebrated in Belgrade after Serbian nationalist leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday's parliamentary election to the grass-roots movement Students' List.
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Why It Matters
Aleksandar Vucic held power in Serbia for 14 years before conceding defeat to the Students' List movement.
Massive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power.
The political shift could cool diplomatic ties between Beijing and Belgrade and invite sharper scrutiny of Chinese investments in Serbia, but was unlikely to upend a relationship built on years of cooperation, they argued.
Vucic conceded the defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party to a grass roots movement called Students’ List about an hour and a half after polls closed, setting off waves of celebrations around the country.
Open Questions
- How will the Students' List form a new government?
- What specific changes will occur in Serbia-China relations?
