China Courts CEE Countries Through High-Level Visits in May 2026 (visegradinsight.eu)

• Serbian President Vučić state visit to Beijing (May 24–28, 2026)
• Moldovan FM Popșoi in Beijing (May 21–25, 2026) – first visit in eight years
• Chinese Politburo member Li Hongzhong in Slovakia (May 19–20, 2026)

"China intensified diplomatic outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. Serbian President Vučić visited Beijing May 24–28, Moldovan Foreign Minister Popșoi visited May 21–25. Earlier, Chinese Politburo member Li Hongzhong travelled to Slovakia. These visits follow the loss of Hungary as a partner and potential EU measures."