2018年7月16日至22日,我和六位澳大利亞的朋友們參加了上海市人民政府台灣事務辦公室舉辦的參觀活動。這次活動的重點是了解上海如何發展成一個國際大都市,而且讓我們體會上海的工作環境。在六天的行程裡,我們見識了不少上海的名勝古跡,嘗試了上海有滋有味的美食,以及認識了一些無所不談的紐西蘭與上海朋友。
這次活動讓我印象最深刻是上海大數據交易中心。這機構可以捕捉移動中的手機訊號並分析被堵塞的路段之後可以利用這些資料讓上海政府改善治理交通通道。他們還可以用這機構來跟蹤進入上海迪斯尼的每一部手機,並知道他們是否來自國外,還可以分析國外來的游客最受歡迎的旅游路綫,能夠讓他們更加滿足游客的更多要求。
我深深感受到上海確實是世界上最繁榮的城市之一。看到了老上海的風味及新上海的熱鬧。參觀上海不同的公司,他們爲了上海卓有成效地發展而努力。特別感謝上海人民政府臺灣事務辦公室讓我參加這活動,也感謝洪校長推薦我,給我這機會去參觀一個那麽先進的國際大都市。希望以後有機會可以參與上海的發展。
By Cameron Chan
From 16th – 22nd July 2018, I had the honour, along with six other Australians, of participating in a tour organised by the Taiwan Affair Office of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The aim of this tour was to foster a better understanding of Shanghai’s rapid advancement and economic growth. In our six day tour, we experienced various cultural and business sites, tasted Shanghai’s local delicacies, and created lifetime bonds with New Zealanders and Shanghainese university students.
The place that resonated most with me was the Shanghai Data Exchange Corporation, whom are responsible for managing big data projects. One example of this is their use of mobile cellular data to capture each mobile phone’s signal, and subsequently track traffic congestion for the government to better manage and create alternative traffic routes where applicable. I was especially intrigued by the fact that they were able to track every mobile phone that was entering Disneyland Shanghai and determine whether they are from overseas, along with the most popular travel routes. The utilisation of this information allows companies to better target tourists and better accommodate for their needs.
I strongly believe that Shanghai is one of the world’s most advanced cities and is expected to continue to prosper perpetually. During our tour, I was able to have a taste of old Shanghai and experience the bustling lifestyle of the current Shanghai. As a result of their competitive mindset, companies and citizens of Shanghai alike strive to work together for greater economic development and create more opportunities for everyone. I would like to thank the Taiwan Affair Office of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government for organising and funding our tour. I would also like to thank Principal Hung Banh for recommending me for this tour, which gave me a unique experience of the most cosmopolitan city of China.