Sara Nikolic

Serbia Ignores International Criticism of Alleged Vietnamese Exploitation

The house in Zrenjanin which Vietnamese workers are living. November 2021. Photo: A11/ Sara Nikolic

As the alliance between Belgrade and Beijing becomes ever solider, Serbia has become the main Balkan hub for Chinese investments.

The rule of law is being bent, however, claims Danilo Curcic from A11, an NGO dealing with workers' rights.

Documents Reveal Extent of Exploitation at Chinese Tire Site in Serbia

The house in Zrenjanin which Vietnamese workers are living. November 2021. Photo: A11/ Sara Nikolic

The Serbian government, which frequently courts foreign investors with generous subsidies and, in the case of Linglong, free land, says inspectors have found nothing wrong, describing the Linglong construction site as "the most monitored in Serbia."