Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Serbia Li Manchang said the Chinese government maintains its stance not to recognize Kosovo's independence.

"I know that more than 100 countries have recognized Kosovo's independence, but the Chinese government maintains its stance and does not intend to change it," said Li for Novosti.

According to him, China has a lot of understanding for Serbia's position on Kosovo, and the UNSC resolution 1244 is the base for solving this issue.

Speaking about the strategic partnership between China and Serbia, he pointed to major projects and the example of a bridge over the Danube River, the highway E-763 and Kostolac.