The forum is a collaborative initiative by the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in China and the Rwandan community living in China, aimed at deepening bilateral ties through trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
The flagship event will spotlight Rwanda’s progress and the vast opportunities it offers in key sectors such as investment, tourism, manufacturing, and culture. With China currently leading all countries in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Rwanda, the gathering will serve as a strategic platform to attract even more Chinese investors and promote high-quality Made in Rwanda products.
A key highlight of the event will be a high-level business forum organised in partnership with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). The forum will bring together Chinese enterprises, Rwandan officials, private companies, academia, traders, and tour operators to explore partnerships and conduct business matchmaking sessions.
“This is more than a promotional event; it is a strategic engagement to strengthen people-to-people ties and stimulate tangible collaboration between our two countries,” the Rwandan embassy in China said in a statement.
Beyond business, “Meet Rwanda in China” will also serve as a celebration of Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage. Coinciding with Umuganura, Rwanda’s national thanksgiving and harvest festival, the event will feature traditional dance and music performances, cultural storytelling, riddles (ibisakuzo), games like kubuguza, and symbolic acts such as guha abana amata (serving milk to children), offering Chinese audiences a taste of Rwandan tradition.
Sports competitions will also feature prominently, especially considering that over 95% of the Rwandan community in China are students. These youth-led activities will foster unity and highlight Rwanda’s values of togetherness, innovation, and shared responsibility.
As a recurring initiative, “Meet Rwanda in China” is expected to become a vital platform for diaspora mobilisation and sustained dialogue on Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. It also aligns with Rwanda’s broader strategy of building strong international partnerships to drive inclusive growth and prosperity.
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