Hey there! Have you ever imagined living in a city where problems get solved super fast? In China, big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are using amazing technology to make life better for everyone! Let’s find out how.
A Magic Hotline 📞
In Beijing, there’s a special phone number called the 12345 hotline. If someone has a problem—like their house isn’t warm enough in winter—they can call this number. This year, heating complaints dropped by 61%! That’s because the city fixed heating issues before winter, thanks to calls from people.
Helping Grandma Find a Home 🏠
A lady named Ms. Ma couldn’t find a nearby nursing home for her 89-year-old mother-in-law. She called the 12345 hotline for help. Guess what? The city listened and helped build over 1,000 eldercare centers! Now, her mother-in-law has a cozy place close to home.
Technology to the Rescue 💻
But that’s not all! The city uses big data (that’s a lot of information from all the calls) to find out what problems need fixing. They even use apps like WeChat to let people access services right from their phones. Need to book an appointment or check traffic? There’s an app for that!
Smart Cities All Around 🌆
Other cities in China are doing this too. Shanghai has an “urban brain” 🧠 that uses computers and sensors to monitor things like traffic and safety. In one area, they track shared bikes using GPS. If too many bikes are in one place, they tell companies to move them so the streets don’t get crowded.
The Future is Here! 🚀
Experts say that China’s cities are becoming smarter every day. With technology like AI (that’s Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things), cities can run smoothly and make life easier for everyone.
Why It’s Awesome 🤩
Imagine living in a city where problems get fixed quickly, and you can use your phone to do almost anything! That’s the power of digitalization—using technology to improve our lives.
Isn’t that exciting? Maybe someday, all cities will be this smart!
Reference(s):
Digitalization is revolutionizing China's mega-city urban governance
cgtn.com
