SWD-Schlagwörter: Governance, Nachhaltigkeit. - Freie Schlagwörter (Deutsch): Governance System, Kollaborative Initiativen, Erfolg, systematische Literatur-Review . - Freie Schlagwörter (Englisch): Sustainability governnace, governance system, collaborative initiatives, mixed methods, case survey

Introduction -- Smart City Trends and Developments -- EU-China Policy Framework -- Assessment Framework for Pilot Cities -- Synopsis of EU-China Pilot Smart Cities -- Analysis of EU and China Pilot Cities -- Emerging Trends and Open Challenges -- Recommendations -- Next Steps.