Chinese companies highlight green efforts in Serbia at conference

A conference is held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, 16, 2025. The environmental protection achievements of Chinese companies operating in Serbia were showcased on Friday to members of the National Assembly and local municipalities during the conference in Belgrade. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

BELGRADE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The environmental protection achievements of Chinese companies operating in Serbia were showcased on Friday to members of the National Assembly and local municipalities during a conference held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade.

At the event, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Marina Ragus welcomed the platform as an opportunity to emphasize the positive impact of Chinese companies on Serbia's environmental agenda. She also welcomed the insights shared by experts representing leading Chinese firms, who presented detailed data illustrating the improvements achieved through investments in environmental projects.

Ragus said that the presence of Chinese companies in Serbia has contributed to the country's "remarkable economic growth."

Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming said that China and Serbia have actively cooperated in the fields of the digital economy and green development. Over the years, within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, the two countries have steadily strengthened their partnership, particularly in advancing pollution-reduction technologies.

He also highlighted the involvement of Chinese companies in the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar power plants and wind energy projects.

Vladan Mihailovic, executive director of operations at HBIS Serbia, briefed MPs on the company's efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Aleksandar Vojvodic, lead designer at the Serbian branch of China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), presented the "Clean Serbia" project implemented by the company.

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia Marina Ragus addresses a conference held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, 16, 2025. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming addresses a conference held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, 16, 2025. The environmental protection achievements of Chinese companies operating in Serbia were showcased on Friday to members of the National Assembly and local municipalities during the conference in Belgrade. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)