Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of smart community construction in China is driven by advancements in technology such as IoT, cloud computing, and big data, leading to significant market growth from 228 billion to 842.2 billion yuan between 2015 and 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.63% [1][20]. Industry Overview - Smart communities represent a new management concept that integrates various services through advanced technologies, enhancing urban management and living quality [3][17]. - The industry has evolved through three stages: data recording before 2015, establishing connections between people and objects in 2015, and the application of AI technologies from 2016 onwards [7][14]. Market Size and Growth - The market size of China's smart community construction is projected to grow from 228 billion yuan in 2015 to 842.2 billion yuan in 2024, indicating a stable growth phase [1][20]. - Globally, the smart community market is expected to increase from 307.2 billion USD in 2015 to 782.8 billion USD by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.95% [17]. Policy Support - The Chinese government has introduced various policies to encourage smart community development, emphasizing the integration of new technologies and digital platforms [9][11]. - Key policies include the 2024 guidelines for promoting digital transformation in urban areas and enhancing energy services in smart communities [11][12]. Industry Structure - The smart community construction industry has a well-defined supply chain, with upstream technology support and downstream applications serving government, residents, and enterprises [12][14]. - Major players include Vanke, Hikvision, and Dahua, with varying levels of market presence and competition [21][24]. Development Trends - The industry is moving towards standardized and collaborative construction, leveraging AI, IoT, and 5G technologies to enhance service delivery [29][30]. - Future developments will expand beyond traditional services to include smart healthcare, smart transportation, and smart education within communities [32].