The recent de-listing of Uganda by the United States from the AGOA initiative has stirred frustration in Kampala and across Africa. This is particularly notable as Washington linked the decision to the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, seen by some as part of a perceived Western effort to impose certain values on Africa. In response, Kampala is shifting its focus towards the East with a more deliberate strategy to reduce dependence on American and European aid. As Uganda prepares for the Non-Aligned Movement Summit, the G77+ China "Third South Summit" that follows might represent Africa's significant move to rebalance its economic relationship with major powers. What does China offer in its multifaceted push for development aid without conditions and its willingness to fund extensive infrastructural projects, prompting a reevaluation by the West? Dr. Allawi Ssemanda, ED of the Sino-Uganda Research Centre, and Isreal Moshi, a Researcher and Scholar in International Relations, delve into the intricacies of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).