In the last 50 years, China has experienced rapid economic transformation. It is now poised to assume membership among the world's most developed economies. Its strategies on issues like urbanisation and infrastructure are widely studied and occasionally copied.
What is the next step on the growth ladder for the Asian giant? Evidence suggests that the answer lies with smart technology, particularly for urban and environmental management. Technology is playing an instrumental role in China's modernisation efforts. This is true across a variety of domains including industrial upgrades, public service delivery, and environmental monitoring and management. It is plausible, then, that the country will connect its growing technological prowess with its global leadership ambitions.
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