Serbian President lauds China's robust development in robotics

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday lauded China's significant development pace in robotic technologies and China's cooperation in frontier fields with Serbia.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vucic is on his first state visit to China from May 24 to 28. Before the visit, Vucic described it as the most important state visit of his political career.

Vucic visited robot enterprises in Jiaxing City of east China's Zhejiang Province, where robots were seen mixing drinks, building blocks and writing calligraphy.

Vucic observed the robot application scenarios up close, such as quadruped robot load demonstrations, and even personally experienced playing board games with the robots.

"It is like the 22nd century. I was so happy to be here to see the progress of Chinese industry, to see how Minth factory is gaming with robotics. What makes me very happy is the fact that we are going to produce some of these robots in Serbia very soon," said Vucic.

In February this year, Vucic announced a collaboration with Chinese companies to build Europe's first large-scale production base for humanoid robots.

The Serbian president also witnessed the signing of agreements between Serbian officials and representatives of four Chinese companies, initiating a major new investment of over 900 million euros in high-tech, auto parts, and advanced manufacturing sectors between the two countries.

During the visit, Vucic repeatedly expressed his gratitude to China for its assistance to Serbia's development and encouraged Serbian youths who are studying artificial intelligence in Chinese companies.

Vucic also attended the unveiling ceremony of the China-Serbia youth cultural exchange center.

"I feel proud and dignified to see young Serbian people here learning a lot and aware of the fact that these people are the future of our country. They will bring their knowledge to Serbia and many things to our Chinese friends, sisters and brothers for helping us," said Vucic.

Serbian President lauds China's robust development in robotics

The 2026 World Intelligent Industry Expo kicked off on Thursday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) in north China's Tianjin Municipality.

The four-day event, jointly organized by the governments of Tianjin and Chongqing, serves as a bridge for intellectual exchange and pragmatic cooperation in the smart industry through various forms such as exhibitions, experiences, competitions, and the release of achievements.

This year's event features one comprehensive hall and six themed exhibition areas, including core artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, embodied intelligence, and smart living. It also includes a dedicated immersive experience zone, comprehensively showcasing the most representative innovative technologies, cutting-edge products, and advanced achievements in the global smart technology sector.

During the expo, a series of concurrent events will be held, including an AI-themed day, the enterprise ecology conference, and market-oriented forums, as well as other activities such as brand competition, achievement release, bilateral negotiations, investment promotion, projects contract signing, and smart experience.

"The biggest feature of this year's event is that it is both professional and comprehensive. Whether you are a professional buyer or a scientist, you can find what you need here," said Shen Maomao, director of the research office of Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology.

The expo has attracted a total of 28 Fortune Global 500 companies, 37 China's top 500 enterprises, and over 400 representative enterprises in the smart industry.

2026 World Intelligent Industry Expo opens in Tianjin