Shanghai's Quantum Leap: Building the Smart City of Tomorrow Today

The glow of augmented reality navigation systems reflects off Shanghai's glass towers as night falls, guiding pedestrians not just to their destinations but to the nearest available parking spaces, least crowded restaurants, and even optimal air qu

The Dual Renaissance: How Shanghai Reinvents Itself as a Global-AI Hub While Preserving Heritage

I. The AI Metropolis Emerges Shanghai's artificial intelligence industry reached 450 billion yuan ($62 billion) in 2024, growing at 7.8% annually^[13][14]^. The city now hosts: • 60 registered large AI models (leading China's innovation) • 1