YUGOSLAVIA: TANG JIAXUAN VISITS CHINESE EMBASSY RUINS (V)

(3 Dec 2000) Voice and effects XFA VOICED BY: Richard Vaughan Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan on Sunday visited the ruins of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, which was destroyed during a NATO bombing raid last year. Three people were killed and at least 20 injured when missiles hit the embassy on May 7, 1999. The visit represents China’s interest in pursuing good relations with Yugoslavia despite the change of power. VOICE-OVER: 0003 On the second day of his visit to Yugoslavia, the Chinese Foreign minister visited the ruins of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. 0011 The building was devastated by U-S jets during NATO’s bombing campaign, in what the United States say was a mistaken attack. 0019 Tang Jiaxuan placed a wreath at the site and paid tribute to the Chinese nationals killed in the bombing. 0026 This we cannot forget he said. This is the building which will always stay in the memory of every Chinese citizen. 0036 China supported Yugoslavia during the bombing campaign - but refused entry to Milosevic’s son Marko after his father was replaced in October by the new president, Vojislav Kostunica. 0047 The minister is the first high-level Beijing official to visit the country since the fall of former president Slobodan Milosevic. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: