Abstract:

At present, China has entered a new stage of city-wide digital transformation, characterized by holistic remodeling, systemic reform, and integrated promotion, accelerating the integration of data and digital technology into various fields and the whole process of social and economic development, and becoming the key starting point for major cities to enhance their comprehensive competitiveness. Taking Guangzhou as an example, this paper analyzes the current situation and problems of digital infrastructure, data elements, digital economy, urban governance, and public services in Guangzhou, and on the basis of in-depth analysis of the needs of urban competition, economic development, urban operation, and digital transformation, and puts forward measures and suggestions for promoting the digital transformation of the whole city in Guangzhou from the aspects of strengthening top-level design, releasing data potential, strengthening intensive construction, deepening technology application, and focusing on institutional innovation.

Key words: city-wide digital transformation, megacity, Guangzhou practice