China’s New Ambassador to Uganda is Making the Rounds

China’s new envoy to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, isn’t wasting any time becoming acquainted with local stakeholders in Uganda.

Just one day after he presented his credentials to President Yoweri Museveni, the new ambassador met with the head of the state-run (and very China-friendly) New Vision newspaper.

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by Eric Olander

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