Xiong'an New Area, established as a national-level district, following the example of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and Shanghai Pudong New Area, is a key initiative of national significance. Its development is a major strategic decision made by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core, to advance the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province.
Xiong'an is designed to play the role of an important engine for the region's development by absorbing Beijing's non-capital functions and promoting innovation. With a forward-thinking vision, Xiong'an adheres to international standards and the new development philosophy, laying the foundation for high-standard, modern urban construction in the new era.
The governance of a city requires a plethora of complicated systems that in the past have brought with them challenges in planning, coordination and execution. In the age of technology, AI is lending a powerful helping hand to make these systems far more efficient.
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI large language model (LLM) that has gained so much world attention, has now been connected to the e-government service platforms of many cities, including Beijing, to work its magic.
Taking an autonomous driving bus has now become a habit for a resident surnamed Yue in the city of Yangquan, north China's Shanxi Province. This habit has developed despite her initial concerns about the safety of such a vehicle.
Tucked away in the Taihang Mountains, the smallest city in Shanxi has embraced various types of autonomous driving transportation tools, including buses, taxis and logistics vehicles.
Weiterlesen: North China mountain city Yangquan makes smart autonomous driving choice
Shanghai is spearheading a nationwide push to deploy next-generation optical networks in offices and factories, promising high-standard stability with speeds 10 to 50 times faster and lower latency.
The advanced networks, featuring 10 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (10G-PON) and the cutting-edge 50G-PON, are poised to transform key sectors that include smart manufacturing, fintech and logistics, driving Shanghai's smart city ambitions, according to city officials.
Weiterlesen: CN: Shanghai: City testing networks up to 50 times faster
The digital cooperation between Singapore and China holds exceptional promise, given their mutual commitment to technological innovation and digital transformation. Singapore, with its well-developed digital infrastructure, especially, the innovative regulatory framework, and status as a global financial hub, complements China's vast market, technological expertise, and manufacturing capabilities. Singapore's strategic position as a gateway to Southeast Asia also makes it an ideal partner for China as it seeks to expand its digital footprint in the region.
The collaboration between Singapore and China can be particularly impactful in several high-potential areas. This partnership can enhance financial inclusion and streamline transactions between businesses and consumers. There are also opportunities to explore central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and alternative global settlement solutions.