On June 1, China-Uganda "Unisteel Cup" Dragon Boat Races 2025 was held on the shores of Lake Victoria. H.E. Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended the event and delivered a speech. Eight teams from the overseas Chinese communities, local communities and Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Uganda participated in the races. More than 500 people from all circles watched the races to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival together.

Ambassador Zhang said the Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional festival of the Chinese nation, and the solidarity and cooperation embodied in the dragon boat races are a symbol of the friendly cooperation between China and Uganda and a common spiritual wealth. President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Civilization Initiative, advocating mutual respect, mutual learning and common development of different civilizations. He expressed the hope that the two sides would further build a solid foundation of mutual trust, solidly promote the implementation of the "Ten Partnership Actions", continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Uganda comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, and enhance friendly exchanges between the two peoples.

The event was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Uganda and the Ugandan Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. After intense competition, Hebei Tiantang Team, United Team One and Taizhou Commerce Chamber Team performed outstandingly.