In recent years, the 2017 Asia-Pacific Smart City Development Summit took place during the 19th Hi-Tech Fair (China International Hi-Tech Fair) in Shenzhen. This event brought together leading experts, scholars, and industry professionals to discuss the future of smart cities. Cheng Xiaobo, director of the National Information Center, highlighted that China has made significant progress in smart city development, particularly in areas such as concept innovation, technological advancement, management reform, and model creation. He emphasized that smart cities have become a platform for new development concepts and an example of implementing judicial synchronization.
Cheng noted that China's smart city initiatives have evolved from an initial phase of starting out to a more mature stage of continuous operation. This transformation reflects not only technical growth but also a deeper integration of governance and public services. As the country moves forward, it is expected to lead and surpass others in the global smart city race.
The summit, themed "Smart Inclusion and Innovative Cities," was hosted by the National Information Center and IDG, drawing participants from around the world. With digital transformation sweeping across the globe, many countries have launched their own smart city strategies. Examples include the U.S. Smart City Action Initiative, Japan’s Smart Japan ICT Strategy, Canada’s Digital Canada 150 Plan, the UK’s 2015-2018 Digital Economy Strategy, India’s 100 Smart Cities Mission, Russia’s 15 Cities Digitized program, and Singapore’s Smart Nation 2025 initiative.
China has also been actively advancing its smart city agenda, with the 13th Five-Year Plan emphasizing the development of new smart cities. At the forum, Cheng pointed out that the leadership has called for building a national integrated big data center through e-government, aiming to create a new type of city that integrates technology, business, and data for cross-level and cross-regional collaboration.
The 19th National Congress further reinforced the importance of judicial synchronization and building a cyber power. As a result, smart city construction has gained momentum nationwide, with innovations in concepts, technology, management, and models becoming central to the development process.
Despite the progress, challenges remain. Cheng acknowledged issues such as inadequate system mechanisms, lack of comprehensive planning, low public satisfaction, and cybersecurity risks. To address these, he proposed four key strategies: promoting open data sharing, enhancing all-around development, stimulating institutional innovation, and strengthening team support in policy-making and top-level design.
First, open data sharing must be prioritized. Smart cities require maximum data openness and resource sharing to unlock data dividends and promote efficient, integrated use. Second, public participation should be increased in every stage of smart city planning and implementation, ensuring that services are accessible, affordable, and practical for citizens. Third, institutional reforms should be driven by market forces and social capital, supported by government guidance. Finally, attracting skilled teams and research capabilities is essential for long-term success.
Overall, while the journey of smart city development in China is full of opportunities, it also requires careful navigation to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.
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