China�s expanding influence in the United Nations (UN) has become a defining feature of today�s world politics. In light of the financial and political resources at its disposal, however, China�s engagement has largely remained moderate and selective. This analysis focusses on China�s role in the UN development pillar: How and to what extent has China�s engagement expanded throughout the UN development system, and what are the key characteristics and implications of this expansion? Across selected UN entities and intergovernmental processes, the authors identify four cross-cutting features that currently characterize China�s approach to UN development work and give insights into China�s expanding role in the UN development pillar over the last two decades. The analysis concludes with a discussion of the implications of these findings and some recommendations.