Participating countries can learn from host nation's modernization process, officials and experts say
Officials and experts from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries emphasized the pivotal role cities have played in contributing to the organization's development and expanding its global influence during the thematic dialogue among leaders of SCO cities at a summit in Tianjin on Tuesday.
As China advances its modernization process, the vast experiences accumulated by Chinese cities in areas such as smart technologies, the green economy and sustainable development will provide valuable insights for future SCO cooperation, participants told the Global Mayors Dialogue・SCO Summit Cities.
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In this era of widespread AI adoption, connectivity serves as the crucial backbone for seamless data flow, empowering cities to drive digital transformation through the effective use of data-driven insights. Amid this technological evolution, Tara Neal, Executive Editor of The Fast Mode, spoke with Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP, to explore the significance of connectivity and the convergence of market opportunities in the APAC region, as well as how Hong Kong is advancing this momentum within the global tech landscape.
Digital technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving urban governance, with coordinated innovation in energy transition and smart mobility becoming essential to achieving the sustainable development goals for cities, according to participants in an international thought leaders' workshop.
By identifying strong local practices and solutions, cities across the world can better respond to the challenges of urbanization and move toward more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous development, according to the participants.
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Shanghai continues to lead in urban digital transformation, leveraging its Shanghai QR Code to streamline public services while ensuring data security.
The innovative system, which integrates healthcare, transportation, tourism, and government services into a single platform, is now being adopted in a range of scenarios - from parking management to cultural activities.
Weiterlesen: CN: Shanghai expands digital governance with privacy-protective QR code system
Data handling concerns and a lack of community engagement are addressed in different ways, with Beijing district a model, analysts said
Each night in the darkest hours, a fleet of drones patrols the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, watching over potentially dodgy areas such as underground station exits and the riverside to deter any would-be criminals.
The nightly routine has been operating since last year, according to a report published in April by the city’s police bureau, which detailed its use of artificial intelligence to plan patrol routes.
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