Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday local time reaffirmed the country's commitment to abiding by the one-China principle, saying that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
Vucic made the remarks during his inspection of the Chinese-built Danube Corridor fast road in eastern Serbia.
He also agreed that the Taiwan question is purely an internal affair of China.
"I have one message that is important. I said that our goal is to maintain global peace and stability. It is also important to respect the UN Charter, international law, and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Serbia will continue to firmly support the People's Republic of China in safeguarding its territorial integrity. Serbia supports the one-China principle with all its political strength. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. This is Serbia's consistent position on the Taiwan question. It was and it will remain the policy of Serbia," he said.
During the site visit to Golubac, Vucic spoke with Chinese and Serbian workers on the Danube Corridor expressway, highlighting cooperation between the two countries.
Vucic said the road would significantly improve connectivity along the Danube and support economic development in eastern Serbia. He expressed satisfaction with the quality of construction and confidence in the Chinese builders.
Alongside the president are Li Ming, Chinese ambassador to Serbia; Aleksandra Sofronijevic, minister of construction, transport and infrastructure; Aleksandar Antic, director of state-run company Koridori Srbije; Zoran Drobnjak, acting director of Roads of Serbia; as well as local officials and municipal leaders.
Ambassador Li said that the project has a "far-reaching" effect on Serbia's development. It is "the crystallization of the wisdom of the people and enterprises of both countries," he said.
The 68-km Danube Corridor links the Branicevo district in eastern Serbia with the capital of Belgrade and the international E75 highway. Serbia opened 31.85 km of the route to traffic in February 2025, with work continuing on the remaining sections.
Serbian president reaffirms commitment to one-China principle during inspection of Chinese-built Danube Corridor
Serbian president reaffirms commitment to one-China principle during inspection of Chinese-built Danube Corridor
A military expert said that the latest live-fire exercises around Taiwan Island, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," are marked by immediate engagement in live-fire drills, a multidimensional blockade strategy, and unified control over Taiwan and surrounding waters.
In an interview with China Central Television (CCTV), Meng Xiangqing, a professor at the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), outlined four significant highlights of the ongoing drills, which began on Monday.
"The most striking highlight is the immediate engagement in live-fire drills from the outset. In previous exercises, while we conducted live-fire drills, there were times when such drills were absent, which was normal depending on varying exercise requirements. In this exercise, our military, including Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops, rapidly deployed capabilities around Taiwan's northern, southeastern, and eastern areas, followed by live-fire exercises. Our artillery featured simulated strikes on moving targets at sea and on land. This is a significant highlight, showcasing our troops' readiness for battle at all times, their capability for combat at all times, and their assurance of victory, and their capability to seamlessly transition from training to combat," he said.
"The second highlight, which is also a central theme of this exercise, is the multidimensional blockade and control strategy. All branches of our military, including the Coast Guard, implemented multidimensional blockade and control measures at crucial ports and regions of Taiwan. According to the latest updates from the Eastern Theater Command this morning, these measures continue be to a vital part of today's exercises. For instance, the designation of two areas in northern Taiwan aims to execute control around the important Keelung Port, while in the southeast, the blockade targets Kaohsiung and the Zuoying maritime and airspace routes, effectively cutting off key ports, areas and military bases critical to Taiwan separatist forces, thereby establishing a 'closing the door to beat the dog' strategy," Meng said.
"The third highlight is that, from yesterday to today, the Fujian Coast Guard has engaged in law enforcement operation near Taiwan Island and surrounding waters, including attached islets, establishing unified control over these areas. This represents a new breakthrough. I particularly noticed that the areas under control have expanded, according to several pieces of information released by the Coast Guard yesterday, including a poster depicting the extent of our multidimensional control yesterday. Under one-China principle, this reaffirms China's sovereignty and security while underscoring the inviolability of our territory," he said.
"The fourth highlight is the demonstration of coordinated operations among the various units participating in the exercises. This included maritime assaults, ground strikes, air defense and anti-submarine operations, validating the strong combat capabilities of our military," the expert added.
Military expert shares key highlights of PLA live-fire drills
