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China at 105: Examining the longstanding partnership with Uganda and lessons to learn
As China marks the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), founded on July 1, 1921, the New Vision brings you a special four-page pullout - the New Era on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, examining the people, projects and partnerships driving China-Uganda relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, confers the July 1 Medal, the Party's highest honour, on model CPC members in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. A gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
By: Vision Reporter, Journalist @New Vision
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From consistent training of the National Resistance Movement cadres through exchange programmes to investments and financing of major infrastructure projects, China has become one of Uganda's biggest development partners over the past decades.
As China marks the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), founded on July 1, 1921, the New Vision brings you a special four-page pullout - the New Era on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, examining the people, projects and partnerships driving China-Uganda relations.
It explores a relationship that has evolved beyond diplomacy and development into a partnership in governance, institutional strengthening and national development.
In the special pullout, National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Richard Todwong highlights the impact of party-to-party cooperation, China's contribution to Uganda's infrastructure development, opportunities for youths and prospects for deeper bilateral cooperation.
He also shares the valuable lessons Uganda has drawn from China's governance model in leadership, organisation, policy implementation and national development.
The pullout also highlights China's continued support through development financing, direct investment and the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation and transport networks that are supporting Uganda's development agenda.
In the special pullout, National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Richard Todwong highlights the impact of party-to-party cooperation, China's contribution to Uganda's infrastructure development, opportunities for youths and prospects for deeper bilateral cooperation.
He also shares the valuable lessons Uganda has drawn from China's governance model in leadership, organisation, policy implementation and national development.
The pullout also highlights China's continued support through development financing, direct investment and the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation and transport networks that are supporting Uganda's development agenda.
Beyond infrastructure, the special edition explores how growing Chinese investment is creating jobs in construction, manufacturing and industrial production, while expanding business, tourism and opportunities for future cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, services, education, science, technology and innovation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping also outlines the CPC's vision of building China into a modern socialist country on schedule, underscoring the importance of fully realising socialist modernisation by the middle of the century.
Chinese international affairs observer Zheng Yin examines The Communist Party of China's self-reform, explaining why it matters and the lessons history offers for effective governance.
Read the New Vision, New Era pullout this Tuesday and discover what the future holds for cooperation between China and Uganda.
Chinese President Xi Jinping also outlines the CPC's vision of building China into a modern socialist country on schedule, underscoring the importance of fully realising socialist modernisation by the middle of the century.
Chinese international affairs observer Zheng Yin examines The Communist Party of China's self-reform, explaining why it matters and the lessons history offers for effective governance.
Read the New Vision, New Era pullout this Tuesday and discover what the future holds for cooperation between China and Uganda.