and Russia opposed military action against Yugoslavia. Strong cultural ties exist between Russia and Serbia, and the bombing campaign, along with the bombing of the Chinese embassy, led to an increase in anti-Western sentiment in both countries and a warming of China-Russia relations. See also Civilian casualties during Operation Allied Force Yinhe incident Hainan Island incident Notes References External links 1999 in China 1999 in international relations 1999 in Serbia 1999 in the United States Explosions in 1999 May 1999 events in Europe 1990s in Belgrade 20th-century history of the United States Air Force China–United States military relations Accidents and incidents involving United States Air Force aircraft Aerial operations and battles of the Kosovo War Airstrikes conducted by the United States War-related deaths People killed during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia Journalists killed while covering the Yugoslav Wars Combat incidents Attacks on diplomatic missions of China Civilian casualties in the Kosovo War NATO airstrikes Incidents involving NATO Attacks on government buildings and structures Office buildings in Serbia War crimes