One of China's most significant personal financial services groups is previewing its "Smart City" project, which will focus on smart solutions to city operations.

Ping An launched its new “1+N” platform at the China Smart City Expo being held in Shenzhen for three days till today. The platform is based on four core technologies: intelligent cognition, AI, blockchain and cloud technology.

This platform, namely a set of the Smart City Cloud, integrates Ping An’s globally leading innovation technologies, and strongly supports 10 core smart city sectors including: smart administration, insurance, security, transportation, port, financial trade, finance, education, healthcare, real estate, environmental protection, and elderly care.

Ping An’s Smart City Cloud platform has provided cloud-hosted medical insurance, finance, education and real estate services in over 200 cities across China.

In Shenzhen, Ping An provides “smart communication” services to help with traffic congestion and improve air quality. Similarly in Zhangzhou, Ping An is continuously helping the government in operation efficiency enhancement and resource controls. Furthermore, Ping An also cooperates with city officials to support elderly care by improving the quality of life for senior residents in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Wuhan.