# China's promotion of Global Development Initiative at UN > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinas-promotion-of-global-development-initiative-at-un > Updated: 2026-10-18T11:04:36.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. Chinese leadership continues to utilize United Nations forums and diplomatic channels to promote the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and advocate for sustainable development. Marking the fifth anniversary of the GDI, the initiative has mobilized more than $23 billion for cooperation projects with support from over 130 countries and international organizations. The global development project database now includes over 1,800 projects across eight key areas, including infrastructure such as a water supply project in Abuja, Nigeria, and a bridge in Sarawak, Malaysia. Technical training remains a pillar of the initiative, with over 30 Luban Workshops providing training to more than 160,000 students. In addition to the GDI, the Global Governance Initiative has completed its first year, supported by nearly 160 countries and organizations through the establishment of ‘Friends of Global Governance’ groups in New York, Geneva, and Vienna. At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, President Xi Jinping emphasized the SCO’s role in driving global governance reform and supporting the Global South. Diplomatic efforts have also focused on regional capacity building, particularly in Africa. During a seminar for Francophone African journalists, former Ambassador Sun Jiwen advocated for local resource valorization, domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, and agricultural development to ensure food security. Furthermore, the Chinese Ambassador to Guinea and the head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union issued a joint statement calling for strengthened consensus and inclusive, sustainable development to accelerate the UN 2030 Agenda. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: China promotes local resource development and global cooperation Chinese diplomats advocate for enhanced international cooperation, focusing on local resource processing, food security, and the Global Development Initiative to foster sustainable growth in Africa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-promotes-local-resource-development-and-global-cooperation ### 2026-09-29: Global Development Initiative marks 5th anniversary with $23 billion in mobilized funds Five years after its proposal, China's Global Development Initiative has mobilized $23 billion for 1,800+ projects, while the Global Governance Initiative marks its first anniversary with growing international- 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-development-initiative-marks-5th-anniversary-with-23-billion-in-mobilized-funds ### 2026-09-27: China promotes Global Development Initiative at United Nations Chinese Vice President Han Zheng reaffirmed China's commitment to the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the UN, calling for enhanced multilateralism to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-promotes-global-development-initiative-at-united-nations ### 2026-09-26: China promotes Global Development Initiative and climate resilience at UN President Xi Jinping marked the 5th anniversary of the Global Development Initiative, while China urged global cooperation on climate resilience and green development following recent glacier disasters in Nepal 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-promotes-global-development-initiative-and-climate-resilience-at-un --- Cite as: China's promotion of Global Development Initiative at UN. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chinas-promotion-of-global-development-initiative-at-un