The development of smart urban security has entered a new phase, and Chuangxintong is poised to make a vibrant contribut

[China Security Exhibition Network: Smart Cities] As the "Internet Plus" concept has swept across the globe in recent years—even being named one of China's top ten new buzzwords of 2016—security enterprises have also begun exploring development models centered on the internet. The rapid expansion of the consumer security market, the rise of e-commerce platforms for security products, and the successful launch of security service platforms all serve as compelling evidence that security enterprises are actively embracing the internet. "Internet Plus" represents a new economic paradigm; it fully leverages the internet's optimizing and integrating capabilities in the allocation of production factors, deeply integrating internet-driven innovations into every sector of the economy and society. This process boosts the innovation and productivity of the real economy, ultimately forging a new form of economic development where the internet serves as both the foundational infrastructure and the primary enabling tool. The development of "Smart Cities" aligns perfectly with this "Internet Plus" trend and is currently being implemented in practice across the globe. Below, let us take a look at some representative Smart Cities that have already garnered international renown.

On the 11th of this month, CNN published an article titled "Yinchuan: A Smart City Where You Can 'Pay with Your Face'." The article highlights that Yinchuan—located in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region—is achieving one technological marvel after another. It is serving as a smart city blueprint for other major Chinese metropolises and stands a strong chance of becoming one of the most intelligent urban centers in the world.

According to the CNN report, traditional coin boxes have vanished from Yinchuan's public buses, replaced instead by facial recognition systems. Much like the fingerprint unlock feature found on smartphones, this facial recognition system links a passenger's face directly to their bank account. This means that commuters will no longer face delays boarding the bus while fumbling around for loose change.

Along the streets of Yinchuan's smart residential communities, the latest solar-powered public trash bins are now a common sight. These bins feature an automatic compaction function that activates once they are full, effectively increasing their waste capacity fivefold. Furthermore, these smart bins automatically transmit a signal once their internal volume is nearing capacity, making it easier for sanitation workers to know exactly when they need to be emptied. Even the act of going to the grocery store to shop may soon become a thing of the past. Residents can now order groceries online via mobile applications; however, instead of waiting for fresh goods to be delivered directly to their homes, they can pick up their purchased ingredients from centrally located, refrigerated smart lockers.

At the 2016 TMF Global Smart City Summit, Guo Baichun, Vice Mayor of Yinchuan City, pointed out that smart city development not only helps resolve the "urban ills" associated with urban expansion—thereby ensuring convenience, benefit, and welfare for residents—but also facilitates the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries while driving the growth of emerging sectors. It represents a viable new economic growth point within the "new normal" of economic development—one that can be readily activated without the risk of overcapacity. As such, it serves not only as a strategic avenue for a nation's economy to emerge from a downturn but also as a key strategy for regional development.

Smart city development effectively promotes sustainable urban growth, creates superior urban environments for humanity, and is crucial for enhancing a city's overall competitiveness. Consequently, numerous countries and regions worldwide have incorporated smart city development into their medium-to-long-term development strategies, implementing a comprehensive series of related policies and measures.

Singapore has achieved remarkable success in its smart city initiatives. The city-state has established a "citizen-centric" e-government framework characterized by close collaboration among citizens, businesses, and the government, enabling residents and enterprises to engage with various government agencies anytime, anywhere. In the transportation sector, Singapore has rolled out multiple intelligent transportation systems. In healthcare, it has developed a comprehensive medical information platform. In education, the strategic application of information and communication technology (ICT) has significantly boosted student engagement and focus on learning.

Sweden's smart city development efforts are most prominently manifested in its transportation systems, with the capital city, Stockholm, serving as a benchmark model for intelligent transportation. In Stockholm, an average of 450,000 vehicles pass through the central business district daily, leading to frequent and severe traffic congestion. To address this, the Swedish Road Administration commissioned IBM to design, build, and operate an advanced intelligent tolling system. Comprising cameras, sensors, and central servers, the system identifies vehicles and levies charges based on the time and location of their travel; this initiative has successfully reduced traffic volume by 20% and cut emissions by 12%.

London’s "BedZED" (Beddington Zero Energy Development) eco-community stands as the UK’s largest low-carbon, sustainable development community. Its architectural design is fundamentally engineered to optimize energy efficiency, making it a truly "green" building—both in appearance and in substance. A distinctive feature of the community’s buildings is the roof-mounted wind cowl—a natural ventilation device equipped with separate intake and exhaust ducts. As cold outdoor air enters and warm indoor air exits, a heat exchange process occurs within the cowl, thereby conserving the energy required for heating. Through the implementation of design strategies such as thermal insulation, intelligent heating systems, and natural lighting—combined with the integrated use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and biomass—this community achieves significant energy savings compared to surrounding conventional residential areas: 81% in heating energy consumption and 45% in electricity consumption.

Seoul, South Korea, is another prime example of a smart city. Seoul’s smart city initiatives have yielded a wide range of tangible results: In the realm of urban facility management, wireless sensor networks enable administrators to monitor the operational status of infrastructure—such as roads, parking lots, and underground utility networks—at any time and from any location. Regarding urban safety, the deployment of infrared cameras and wireless sensor networks has significantly enhanced the level of automation in disaster detection and monitoring. In terms of the urban environment, an intelligent environmental system automatically transmits real-time weather and traffic updates directly to citizens' mobile devices. Finally, in the domain of urban transportation, an intelligent transport system manages public transit schedules and parking availability information, while also intelligently facilitating travel for people with disabilities and optimizing traffic signal control.

According to United Nations projections, by 2050, 70% of the global population will reside in urban environments. The resulting pressures on energy consumption and public services facing nations worldwide are immense and readily foreseeable. Consequently, smart city development must be prepared to address these challenges, aiming to provide residents with a safe, convenient, intelligent, and eco-friendly urban living environment.

While smart city initiatives across different nations vary in their unique characteristics and distinct styles, they share common experiences that offer valuable lessons for us to draw upon. First and foremost, smart city development relies heavily on policy support; therefore, government leadership—specifically the formulation and implementation of a series of robust policies, strategic plans, and top-level designs—is absolutely critical to the success of smart city construction. Secondly, it is essential to attract and encourage the participation of the private sector, foster greater interaction with the public to garner broad-based support, and simultaneously introduce competitive mechanisms to stimulate the growth of the information technology industry and enhance construction efficiency. Furthermore, emphasis must be placed on "smart services"—specifically strengthening "smart safeguards for public welfare"—rather than merely engaging in simplistic technological applications or purely automated intelligent control.

A smart city constitutes an immensely complex, large-scale system that necessitates multi-dimensional collaboration across various industries. It encompasses numerous interconnected links spanning a wide spectrum of areas—including investment and financing, infrastructure provision, systems integration, application solutions, and data provision—with the innovative application of underlying technologies serving as the pivotal factor in realizing smart city development. Moreover, since the actual circumstances of every city are unique, each urban center must proceed based on its own specific realities. By adopting a context-specific approach, maintaining a long-term perspective, and prioritizing the broader strategic vision, cities can advance their smart development initiatives in a planned, phased, and orderly manner. 

Chuangxintong Technology Co., Ltd. has consistently upheld a corporate philosophy regarding pedestrian access gates: "Innovating access technology, leading industry trends, and striving to make human transit more orderly." Driven by this mission, the company engages in ceaseless innovation, spearheading the evolution of the access gate industry toward greater intelligence and comprehensive functionality. The construction of smart cities would be incomplete without the participation of Chuangxintong; indeed, the company is poised to make—and will undoubtedly make—significant contributions to the development of intelligent urban environments.