Koval Oleksii

Nationality: Ukrainian

Title: Board member of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists, member of Ukrainian policy think tank, correspondent at Ukrainian Mirror Weekly

Remarks: One can be taken aback by just how rapidly Beijing is developing. Mobile payment is ubiquitous, bicycle-sharing makes outings significantly easier, and the government has put policies and funds in place to support emerging tech companies. A mutually supported development pattern sets a good example for other cities.