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Based on China sustainable development evaluation index system, the report carries out a comprehensive and systematic data validation and analysis of China, its provinces, large and medium-sized cities in their sustainable development in 2019, along with a ranking of them. The report also analyzes the impact of the epidemic on the sustainable development in China and the world, and reviews the world’s response to the virus. It concludes that, given the spread of the virus around the world, China needs to response systematically to implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Further, China should strike an effective balance among economy, society, and environment to achieve a strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.The report also conducts a comparative analysis of the sustainable development indicators of some cities in developed and developing countries, including New York, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore. Case analysis is conducted with a focus on healthcare, electronic maps, digital infrastructure,and special issues in Shenzhen, Kunming, Wenzhou and the Zhili Town of Huzhou.