Taiwan Belongs to China, Uganda Declares in One-China Principle

The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle as the country marks 63 years of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bagire Vincent Waiswa, Uganda emphasized that the One-China Principle remains the “foundation of Uganda–China bilateral relations,” underscoring that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, with Taiwan recognized as an inalienable part of its territory.

Uganda reiterated its longstanding opposition to any attempts to create “two Chinas,” “one China, one Taiwan,” or promote “Taiwan independence” in any form.

The statement also rejects Taiwan’s attempts to join international or regional bodies that are exclusively reserved for sovereign states.

“Uganda does not have any official or diplomatic relations with Taiwan,” the statement read, adding that Kampala fully supports efforts by Beijing to achieve national reunification.

The government further stressed that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter of China.

China and Uganda established diplomatic ties in 1962, and relations between the two countries have since grown extensively across infrastructure development, trade, defense cooperation, health, and education.

The reaffirmation comes at a time when global geopolitical tensions over Taiwan continue to rise, with Beijing urging its partners to strongly assert their position on the One-China policy.

Uganda’s latest declaration signals continuity in its foreign policy and a commitment to deepening its long-standing strategic partnership with China.