Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of innovation as a key variable and significant increment for future success, with cities being crucial for technological innovation and industrial development [1] - The recent Central Urban Work Conference highlighted the need to build vibrant innovative cities, supported by the "Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development" issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council [1] - Urbanization in China is transitioning from a rapid growth phase to a stable development phase, focusing on quality improvement and efficiency enhancement rather than large-scale expansion [1] Group 2 - The innovation ecosystem is essential for fostering new productive forces and enhancing the efficiency of innovation and application, with cities playing a vital role in this process [2] - Cities like Hangzhou are integrating government, industry, academia, and finance to create a market-driven, multi-collaborative innovation ecosystem, leading to the emergence of vibrant innovative entities [2] - Different cities must adopt tailored strategies based on their unique resources and characteristics to avoid homogenization and resource waste, thereby enhancing their development dynamics [2] Group 3 - A modern urban system is characterized by coordinated development among city clusters, large, medium, and small cities, and towns, with specialized roles for each type of city [3] - Large cities should focus on technological innovation and high-end services, while medium cities can facilitate industrial transfers, and small towns can concentrate on niche industries [3] - The development of cities should prioritize the comprehensive development of people, leveraging urban dynamics through reform and high-quality urban renewal to meet the needs of the populace [3]