Core Insights - The book "Strong Nation City: Major Power Technology Competition and Smart City Governance" emphasizes the importance of technology competition among major powers as a core factor determining national prosperity and decline [3][4] - The author suggests a shift from "Smart City 1.0," which focuses on sustainable development, to "Smart City 2.0," which emphasizes technological innovation and presents more complex requirements for building high-tech cities [3][4] Group 1: High-Tech City Development - High-tech cities require a developed financial system, research institutions, new infrastructure, quality social services, and a favorable ecological environment to attract talent [3] - The construction of high-tech cities necessitates a global data foundation and intelligent frameworks, even amidst trends of de-globalization [3][4] Group 2: Case Studies and Global Perspectives - The book presents various global case studies on digital transformation and smart city development, including Dubuque, Iowa, which is recognized as the world's first rooted "smart city" [5][6] - Berlin has integrated smart city development with ecological city initiatives, establishing an open data platform with over 800 databases and a smart transportation system [6][7] Group 3: Regional Development Needs - Different regions such as Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia have varying stages and demands for smart city development, with specific opportunities arising from local needs [7]