Uganda’s government has reaffirmed its adherence to the One-China Principle, restating that the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing all of China, including Taiwan.
The statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In the statement, Permanent Secretary Bagire Vincent Waiswa noted that the One-China Principle remains the foundation of Uganda–China relations and emphasized that Uganda “does not have any official or diplomatic relations with Taiwan.”
“The Government of the Republic of Uganda reaffirms that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal Government representing the whole of China, of which Taiwan is an inalienable part,” the statement read.
The statement comes at a time of increased international debate over Taiwan’s status, with Beijing asserting its sovereignty claims while some global powers expand their unofficial engagements with Taipei.
Uganda reiterated its opposition to any attempts to create “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan,” or to promote Taiwan’s independence, including efforts by Taipei to join international or regional organizations composed solely of sovereign states.
The statement also expressed Uganda’s support for “all efforts made by the Chinese Government to realize China’s reunification,” describing the Taiwan issue as an internal matter for China.
Background
Uganda and China established diplomatic relations in 1962, shortly after Uganda’s independence.
Over the years, China has become one of Uganda’s major economic and development partners, financing key infrastructure projects such as highways, hydropower dams, and industrial parks.
Uganda’s reaffirmation of the One-China policy aligns with the position held by most African countries, which maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing rather than Taipei.
Uganda–China Trade
