Digital development through global development initiative

THE Global Development Initiative (GDI), which China proposed in 2021, upholds six core principles to pursue robust global economic development. The six principles are staying committed to development as a priority; staying committed to a people-centred approach; staying committed to benefit all while considering the needs of developing countries; staying committed to innovation-driven development; staying committed to harmony between humans and nature; and staying committed to results-oriented actions.

The GDI promotes international cooperation in eight priority areas, the digital economy being one of them.