The Balkan country sees China's 'new Silk Road' as a means of achieving growth via greater involvement in its home region and across the globe.

Editor's Note: This is the sixth in a series of reports focusing on the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, China's proposed extensive trading route linking Asia, Europe and Africa.

With a population of 7 million, roughly the same as a number of Chinese cities, Serbia will enjoy rapid economic growth, climbing from last year's 2.8 percent to 3.5 percent in 2019, according to the World Bank.