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China Matters explores the promise of smart cities in Guiyang

Why smart cities? From all perspectives, it ticks all the boxes: innovation, technology, and the new economy. On a day-to-day basis, it makes our urban environments more liveable, saves energy, keeps traffic flowing, and keeps us safe.

In 2020, China was estimated to have some 800 smart cities under construction or in planning - that's about half of the world's total. And that number is continually rising.