Youths rush to embrace Chinese language, culture

In the remote mountainous district of Kanungu, Uganda, Osbert Atuheire braves the morning mist and biting cold to go and till the land, a daily routine when away from school.

As the sun rises on the rolling hills in this part of the country, Atuheire's future also seems to be increasingly certain.

In two days, he will be packing his bags to go to China to take part in a competition that will among others prove his proficiency in speaking Chinese and understanding the country's culture.