PWC’s Chinese Cities of Opportunity 2020 takes an in-depth look into the economic and social development of 42 of China’s major urban areas and outlines further opportunities for the future. This issue focuses on urban resilience and sustainable development.
As hubs of social development, cities are faced with a myriad of diverse opportunities, bolstered by economic growth and scientific advances, as well as multiple obstacles and challenges. 2020 has brought challenges and uncertainty for a great number of cities, and has also presented us with a chance to slow down the pace of modern life and reconsider whether cities, in the midst of this rapid development, really possess the resilience to stave off risks and overcome challenges.
The Insight Report presented the following observations: