This year marks the fifth anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s launch of the Global Development Initiative (GDI). Introduced five years ago, the GDI aims to address long-term global development goals and the specific needs of shared human progress. President Xi Jinping presented the initiative as a Chinese solution to pressing global challenges. The focus is on fostering collaboration between China and countries like Mozambique. The initiative seeks to build a better future through cooperative development efforts. Further details about the initiative's specific goals and implementations are expected to follow, as highlighted by the publication *O País*. The GDI represents a significant aspect of China’s foreign policy and its commitment to international development.