At the Gundam G conference held online on July 11, Sunrise’s Chairman Mr. Asama announced that Bandai Namco is looking to accelerate its push into China. Barring accidents, Gundam China Project (GCP) will be actively and steadily promoted. In 2021, a 1:1 Freedom Gundam statue, with a height of 18.03 meters, is expected to be constructed in Shanghai, China.

Freedom Gundam first debuted in Gundam SEED, a famous Japanese animation series with fans all over the world. For about 20 years, it has gained popularity among Chinese Gundam fans. It is reported that the statue will be on display with the opening of LaLaport in Shanghai Jinqiao. Following Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba, Tokyo and Gundam Factory Yokohama which is expected to be completed in Yokohama this winter, Shanghai's Freedom Gundam will be the first life-sized Gundam statue outside Japan.

Besides building the statue, the Gundam China Project also includes shooting films and opening new shops in China. Moreover, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Gundam, Bandai Namco is planning to launch limited edition models for Chinese fans.

In the conference, Yin Zheng, a Chinese actor and also a great fan of Gundam, expressed his enthusiasm for this project. He has collected more than 100 Gundam models including Unicorn Gundam and Wing Gundam. “I am looking forward to their future plans,” Yin said.