In 2021，the political situation in Montenegro was complicated. Disputes and conflicts between political parties continued to escalate. Local elections were held in tense atmosphere，and a climate for ethnic conflicts prevailed. Montenegro’s economy started to recover in 2021 after a severe recession in 2020，but there were still substantial risks. In internatioal relations，the country’s EU accession process failed to make significant progress，calling for further reforms. Regional cooperation had become a priority of Montenegro’s foreign policy，although regional instability rose and ethnic and religious conflicts intensified. In terms of society and culture，Montenegro had begun energy and digital transformation and the construction of a 5G test environment. The year 2021 marked the 15th anniversary of China-Montenegro diplomatic relations. Cooperation between the two countries had been productive in trade，infrastructure，energy，environmental protection，culture，and education. China and Montenegro also joined hands in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic，which further consolidated their lasting friendship.