Uganda Launches China-Uganda Cooperation Liaison Office in Xiamen to Boost Industrial Ties
XIAMEN, China — Uganda’s State Minister for Privatization and Investment, Hon. Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi, has officially launched the China–Uganda Cooperation Liaison Office in Xiamen, China, as part of concerted efforts to deepen industrial cooperation and attract Chinese investment.
The office was inaugurated at the BRICS Industrial Cooperation and Going Global Comprehensive Service Hub during the “BRICS Go-Global Express – Industrial Matchmaking Event: Uganda Spotlight.” The event was hosted at the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center (BPIC) in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
Mukalazi, who is also linked to the State House Local Content Unit, stated that the new office will serve as a strategic link between Ugandan institutions and Chinese enterprises seeking to establish or expand operations in the East African nation. The liaison office will specifically focus on investment promotion, protection, and aftercare services.
“I used the opportunity to invite Chinese investors to explore Uganda’s investment opportunities, particularly in the ATMS priority areas under the 10X strategy, including petrochemicals, real estate development, energy, mineral development and infrastructure,” Mukalazi stated. “Uganda offers a conducive investment climate supported by an attractive incentive framework.”
To further streamline coordination, a reciprocal liaison office is planned for Uganda. It will be located at the Tian Tang (Sino-Mbale) Industrial Park to coordinate activities and support Chinese investors on the ground.
During the visit, the Ugandan delegation toured several industrial facilities in Xiamen, including robot manufacturing plants. Mukalazi noted that these tours provided valuable insights into advanced manufacturing technologies, industrial automation, innovation, and modern production processes. The goal is to identify partnerships that will enable technology transfer, create jobs for Ugandans, develop local skills, and expand the country’s industrial production capacity, especially in manufacturing and technology-driven industries.
The initiative aligns with Uganda’s broader push for industrialization and economic growth. Officials have highlighted the country’s focus on agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development, and science, technology and innovation (ATMS) under the 10X strategy.
The push for industrial ties comes amid strong economic forecasts for the country. Recent commentary has referenced an International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection that Uganda’s economy will grow by 9.9% in 2027, driven by oil, agro-industrialisation, industrialisation, and value addition.
Chinese investment already plays a significant role in Uganda’s industrial parks, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. The newly established liaison offices are expected to streamline entry for more enterprises, strengthen business linkages, and support mutually beneficial partnerships between the two nations.
The launch was widely shared by Ugandan government accounts, including the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the State House Local Content Unit, underscoring its importance to the country’s ongoing economic diplomacy.
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