CHOICE Internal report I-4: The current status of ICT R&D&I for Chinese Eco-Cities

Abstract

This report attempts to give a flavour of the current of status of ICT R&D&I for Chinese Eco-cities and thereby provide some insights into the potential of China’s emerging market for Eco-city solutions for EU- China collaborative ICT R&D&I. It addresses Eco-city standards development in China. Evaluation Centres for Eco-City software solutions, the context into which ICT for Chinese Eco-cities fits, Chinese ICT R&D in smart cities, EU-China collaboration in ICT R&D smart cities, EU Member states bilateral cooperation with China on ICT R&D for Eco-cities, Chinese smart city industry alliances, other Chinese industry alliances active in eco-friendly cities, Wuhan Intelligent City, and current concerns related to the market situation for the EU ICT industry. Conclusions are presented followed by recommendations targeted at organisations in EU member states interested in exploring the potential for collaborative ICT R&D&I with Chinese organisations targeted at China’s emerging market for Eco-city solutions