On September 11, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Wu Guangrong attended the inauguration ceremony of a smart classroom donated by Chinese-funded enterprise at the Confucius Institute at Makerere University. The event was attended by Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Makerere University; Prof. Gilbert Gumoshabe, Ugandan Director of the Institute; Tang Fei, Chinese Director of the Institute; Li Jincheng, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce; Representative of the donor enterprise, as well as nearly 100 teachers and students from the Confucius Institute.

Ambassador Wu noted that the inauguration of the classroom opens up a space for knowledge while connecting to a broader future. He highlighted that youth development and intercultural exchanges are mutually enriching at the Makerere University Confucius Institute, providing a vivid African footnote to the implementation of the Four Global Initiatives. Noting that 2026 marks the "China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges," he expressed his hope that Ugandan youth will cherish their prime years, and that more Chinese enterprises and institutions will act as stepping stones, pooling immense strength to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.

Vice-Chancellor Alinatiwe expressed gratitude to the Embassy and the Chinese enterprise for their long-standing support for Makerere University and its Confucius Institute, noting that the Chinese language teaching and talent cultivation at the institute are among the forefront in Africa. He stated that Ugandan youth should listen more closely to China's voice, gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, and make greater contributions to exchange and cooperation between Uganda and China.