Amb. Zhang Lizhong
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Official Twitter account of the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda. Posted to SF of USA, Kolkata of India, Male of Maldives before.
Joined July 2021
1610 metric tons of rice donated by China arrived here in Uganda, which will be distributed to local families and schools in Karamojia
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This young police officer on duty at the Nile Bridge is from a big Muslim Family. Eid Mubarak.
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Today,on behalf of the Chinese Government, I hand over 70 new vehicles to the Uganda side to support Uganda hosting the upcoming two summits of NAM and G77 plus China. I wish the two Summits a big success in consolidating the solidality of the developing countries๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
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Come here in Uganda and enjoy the fruits & breeze from Victoria lake.๐
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China announced today to grant zero-tariff treatment on 98% of taxable items originating in 10 countries including Uganda. This move will come into force on December 1 this year.
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I arrived at Kingfisher oil site in Uganda today. Lucy, who graduated from China University of Petroleum๏ผEast China๏ผthis year sponsored by CNOOC, now is an employee in the Kingfisher field.
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At stopover, chatting with UPDF official on duty at the Source of the Nile Bridge.
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Chinese Visa Application Center in Kampala formally opens today ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
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The claim that "China is to confiscate the Entebbe Airport" is a fiction. It is eye-catching but simply false and toxic. China should receive more flowers instead of unfounded accusations, thanks to the mutual benefit cooperation between China and Uganda,
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Today, Chinese astronauts, after a three-month trip, returned to Earth to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival with their families. ๐๐๐
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The rig in Pad 2 of Kingfisher is ready for drilling today. Congratulation!๐๐๐
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The Chinese experts who arrived in Uganda yesterday are working with the Ugandan engineers to train the drivers and maintain the 140 SUVs granted by China for the upcoming two Summits.
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After a long journey, CNOOC's drilling conductors for Kingfisher oil Project in Uganda have arrived onsite.
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Bold idea! But I hope China-Maldives Friendship Bridge remains intact.
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Visa-free arrangement will expand the people-people exchanges between China and Maldives. Congratulations๐.
Pleased to witness the signing of the Visa Waiver Agreement between ๐ฒ๐ป and ๐จ๐ณ. The agreement will allow Maldivians to travel to China on 30-day visa free basis once the pandemic restrictions are lifted.
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I visited BUGISU Cooperative Union at the foot of Mt. Elgon yesterday. It is estimated that Uganda now has one million farmers growing coffee. The tour tells what coffee means to farmers' livelihood in Uganda.
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Ugandan business community and tourism sector have reasons to celebrate as China has shifted its strategy from stemming the infection to preventing severe cases. It is time to develop the tourism as the Pearl of Africa has rich tourism sources.
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New road and bridge on the Albert Nile in Uganda Murchision Conservation Area
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The door is now open for Uganda to export both wild aquatic fishes and dried chili to China, as today we witnessed the exchange of two protocals in Beijing. We encourage Ugandan business community to actively participate in the process to elevate our trade ties.
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218 Ugandan students from Hoima and Kikuube have been awarded scholarships through CNOOC education support program to boost their academic performance.
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Dozens of resettlement houses built by @CNOOCUgandaLtd for Project Affected Persons are about to put into service. The houses are well equipped with solar power and central water supply system.
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heartbroken moment! . Too many tragedies have happened in the last twenty years, from Afghanistan to Iraq, and moreโฆ hard lessons to learn. Non-interference in internal affairs is a principal we should always cherish!
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I have learnt that the last unit of 6*100MW Karuma Hydropower plant was successfully synchronised and generated this morning.๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป .Congratulations on the milestone achieved.
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Today, I visited the Well Pad 2 of the Kingfisher project in construction.
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An inspiring book to know the recent history and political culture of Uganda
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I have noted a terrible vedio on the X and wish to extends strong indignition to the outragous unlawful behavior shown in the vedio. Where ever this incident happened, we support relevant local police to dig out and punish the culpable according to the law.
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Today, I visited the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program executed by Uganda Driving Standards Agency on behalf of CNOOC to meet the skills gaps in the logistics. So far, more than 250 drivers have benefited from it.
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Come to Uganda for cusine! We are touring a new road in construction by CCCC in Murchision Conservation Area.
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600k doses of Sinovac vaccine donated by China is expected to arrive in Uganda in a few days.
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Happy to see CCCC taking the initiative to repair two roads in kololo on the eve of two summits hosted by Uganda. This is applaudable. ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ปWe always encourage Chinese enterprises in Uganda to carry out their social responsibility to the community.
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Tourists are safe. One doesn't need to worry about the safety in the national parks, as you see tourists must be accompanied by ( ward) guides during the trekking.
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The first batch of 1,084 kilograms of dried wild Nile perch maw from Uganda arrived at China by air yesterday. The protocal for import of wild aquatic fish was signed last September. China has created โgreen lanesโ for African agricultural products to fasttrack importation.
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The proactive and constructive role Uganda plays in addressing regional security challenges is applaudable.
Held a consultative meeting with the representatives of the United Nations Security Council at State House Entebbe this afternoon.
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Today, I paid a call to Hon. Tom Butime @MTWAUganda, Minister of the Tourism of Uganda, and exchanged views on strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and investment opportunities in Uganda.
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Today, I attended the commissioning ceremony of the diagnostic kits plant. Through cooperation with Chinese enterprise, Uganda has built its first localized, fully automated, world-class manufacturing line for the production of HIV/Malaria diagnostic testing kits.๐๐ป
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Welcome Ambassador Wang lixin! Greetings to the warmhearted and friendly Maldivians! Friendship forever!
Hello, dear Maldivian friends! Very pleased to be appointed Ambassador of China to Maldives.
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From the differences between China's space station and the international space station, one can find the changes of the times.
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The Chinese medical team today visited Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda and donated a batch of medical supplies. A two-day free clinic service is launched for the locals.
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Today, I paid a visit to Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Despite the challenges from Covid and uncertainties, the Park has around 15 plants in operation, employing over 1000 locals. The progress is attributed to the preferential policies in Uganda and entrepreneurship.
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Besides giving rice, China is teaching how to grow rice. Those Chinese experts are currently in the fields under the thirdโphase SouthโSouth cooperation framework. Nihao, Xiexie, in case you happen to see them.
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Second-batch vaccines of Sinovac donated by the Government of China to Uganda is ready in Beijing International Airport for delivery to support Uganda's vaccination program. #700kDoses.#CommunityOfHealth
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1/3 As China and Uganda celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties this year, I paid a call on H.E. President Museveni at the State House on Feb 18.
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Through Buhuka Gravity Water Flow Scheme by CNOOC, the muddy mountain water is purified into drinkable tap water for local villagers.
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I and Ms Oliver Wonekha, Amb-designated of Uganda to China.are here in Karuma to pay a visit to Hydropower Plant.
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I paid a three- day visit with Hon. Minister of Tourism to the Fort Portal area last week and had a taste of natural beauty of the Western part of Uganda. It was a short trip but indeed an adventure.
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Impressive. Congratulations to Uganda for hosting a smooth, safe, fruitful, historic twin summits, NAM & G77+China. Excellent organization! Wonderful gathering of the developing countries for Unity and Solidality!
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I visited William Street today and talked to some Chinese merchants and their staff๏ผ exchanging views on their business environment, working relations, etc. and seeking for their suggestions.
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Early this week, I met with the President of CNOOC Uganda Ltd Chen Zhuobiao and was told that CNOOC has recently made a Final Investment Decision (FID) in Ugandaโs Lake Albert oil project. Congratulations! ๐๐๐.
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Ugandaโs anthem ๐บ๐ฌ plays for 5th time in Olympics history after Joshua Cheptege collects his 10000-metre in 26:43.14. Chinese netizens commented: Amazing! 6 meters per second! This athlete must be the embodiment of a spaceship. Congratulations!
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Mr. Okecha Robinson, a local fisherman as project-affected-person, felt happy to have a new house from CNOOC and a job from a local company related with oilfield project. Life is changed for better.
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I noted some complained Chinese companies are reluctant to employ local workers in projects abroad. So I made some enquiries only to find the impression is not true. I would like to present one on-going road project in Lake Albert in Uganda as a case study for ur evaluation.
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My father, who is 92 year old, has a hair cut at home. The free regular service to elders in the villages, an initiative by the government, has been welcome by the village people in China.
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Pleased to hand over around 500,000 packs of Anti-Malaria drugs (worthy of 1.1 million USD) to @JaneRuth_Aceng, Minister of @MinofHealthUG , donated by Chinese Government to Ugandan Government. Those drugs will help Uganda in her ongoing fight against Malaria.
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China will resume outbound group tours to Uganda and other 39 countries starting from March 15.๐๐๐
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Chinese fried rice with Uganda pineapple๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
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Uganda shines at the 2nd China-Africa Economic & Trade Expo.
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China provides alternative financial solutions to African countries for their most-needed/ long-awaited infrastructures without applying preconditions. Those west media cant accept it and pretend to speak up like guardians of the developing countries which they never truly care.
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Uganda has a long history of national parks, like Muchison national park, tracing back as early as 1920s and has accumulated many experiences in preservation of natural beauty. China has a lot to learn from Uganda in the operation and management of national parks system.
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We appreciate the stable social conditions, preferential policies and continous support applied to investors. We encourage Chinese enterprises to play bigger role in China-Uganda future pragmatic co-operation.
During the meeting, the Chinese delegation expressed interest in further investment, particularly in a Crypto-currency industrial park. I assured them that Uganda is open for investment and ready for take-off.
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Today, I met with AIGP @AKasingye and on behalf of the Chinese communities expressed appreciation to @PoliceUg for their excellent service in ensuring the safety of the people, including Chinese nationals living and working in Uganda.
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Today, I handed over the 2nd batch of COVID-19 vaccines (700,000 doses), on behalf of the Chinese Government, to Uganda. Uganda and China have been standing in solidarity in the fight against the pandemic. Both are for fair & equitable distribution of vaccines globally.
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Chinese military announces "military exercises and training activities including live-fire drills" between Thursday and Saturday.
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Here are some excerpts of๐จ๐ณPresident Xi Jinpingโs 2022 New Year Address. Happy New Year to all friends!
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We have invited Ugandan engineers, model farmers and other local talents to participate in training programs covering vocational skills, sustainable agriculture and others. These will be journeys of friendship and technology transfer.
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Today, I attended the completion ceremony of โaccess to satellite TV for 10,000 African villagesโ in Uganda with Hon.@ CHRISBARYOMUNS1. 900 villages are benefited from the project, covering.18,000 households and 2,700 public areas, with 2,000 young people trained.
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The Embassy has recently donated some COVID-19 relief items to Nyakinoni Senior Secondary School in Kanungu District (Uganda) worth Ugx 54.3 million. Hope someday I will go there and interact with the local community.
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I had some ping-pong time with Diouf Miiro and Muzafaru Samanya, who are ugandan national team's table tennis players.
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Sinovac vaccines (600k) donated by China arrived in Uganda this early morning. This is part of continuous effort by China to support the vaccination plan in Uganda. China will provide another 1 billion doses of vaccines to Africa next year.
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I paid a visit to the China-Uganda Friendship School in Kawanda today and donated scores of sets of furniture and dozens of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs.
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Today I inspected the work sites of the upgrading project of Entebbe International Airport of Uganda, which will increase the annual flow of visitors to 3million, encouraged CCCC to implement the project earnestly while taking good care of the safety and health of the workers.
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By reading the full speech, I draw the conclusion that we should embrace development as a PRIORITY. That's also the time-tested experience of China. Wish Uganda make ever greater national progress in the years ahead.
FULL SPEECH: I have made the full speech for the 59th Independence Day Anniversary available here:
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Today I visited the China-Uganda Agriculture Co-op Industrial Park in Luwero, Uganda. With the help of experts from the China-FAO-Uganda South-South Co-op, the Park is engaged in quality seed breeding and cultivation of a variety of crops, including rice, sorghum, maize, etc.
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I toured the avocado nursery & farm in Kawanda, a project the Embassy has continuously supported for the last few years. The project will remarkably increase the income of the villagers. The avocdo is delicious!
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China will scrap the quarantine requirement for international arrivals from January 8, 2023. Passengers traveling to China need to take nucleic acid test within 48 hours before boarding flights to China.
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"China supports Uganda in hosting the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement. " Qin Gangโsaid today during his first trip to Africa and the AU headquarters as the Chinese Foreign Minister.
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CCTV report on Kingfisher oil field project in Uganda:.Kingfisher in full swing
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Safety is always important. Do I look like a mine sweeper?๐
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We arrived at Rwenzori & stayed briefly. There I encountered one young guy in the Park who just came back from China for a two-week training program on mountain tourism. Surprise! He shared his experience in China and his observations on the tourism development in Uganda.
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CCTV 2nd report on Kingfisher oil field project in Uganda:.Kingfisher--promise of oil and growth
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Hope this historical Main Building be reconstructed at an early date. @Makerere.
I wish to thank the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China for the very generous contribution of UGX 55 million for the reconstruction of the @Makerere Main Administration Building. Thank you very much indeed!
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I am visiting Mukono industrial park. Kato Samson, manager for Tian Tang, a young man always with smiles on his face, shared with me his experience in the industrial park.
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This bridge is indeed a testimony to friendship and a fine example of mutual benefit of cooperation.
Today, we proudly celebrate the 6th anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, inaugurated on 30th August 2018. This remarkable feat of engineering not only connects our islands but also symbolizes the enduring partnership and mutual trust between our two great nations.
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Happy to learn that the first batch of 39,1200 boxes of Compound Dihydroartemisinin Tablets donated to the Ugandan Government for fighting against Malaria will arrive at Uganda in a few days.
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bamboo products: fashion watch, towel,sunglass,โฆ.What else?
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Chinese athlete handed over a new racket to Ugandan player whose racket was broken accidentally during the competition at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu China.
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On the eve of Tomb-sweeping day, I and my colleagues paid tributes to the four Chinese experts who gave their precious lives in the construction of the Mandela National Stadium, a symbol of friendship between China and Uganda.
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President Xi Jinping: China will provide 10 billion US dollars of trade finance to support African export, and build in China a pioneering zone for in-depth China-Africa trade and economic cooperation and a China-Africa industrial park for Belt and Road cooperation.
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China is in Action!. Today, China officially releases its '1+N' policy framework on carbon peak before 2030 and neutrality before 2060. Non-fossil energy use like wind power, solar powerโฆ, will exceed 25% by 2030 and 80% by 2060.
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Earlier this year China pleadged 300,000 vaccines donation to Uganda to facilitate the vaccination plan of the Gov. of Uganda, today these vaccines finally arrived with the joint efforts by Chinese side, Uganda Gov. and UNICEF. @KagutaMuseveni.@GenJejeOdongo.@JaneRuth_Aceng
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