The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Economic Daily jointly released the 18th report on most competitive cities in China on Oct 22.

According to the report, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong grabbed the top three spots in a sub ranking of most competitive cities in technological innovation.

Tech innovation is becoming the first driver in city development, as first- and second-tier cities are taking technological innovation as the best way to overtake others.

Let us take a look at the top 10 Chinese cities boasting best technological innovation abilities.

No 10 Xi'an

A visitor experiences the VR building safety education system at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Global Key and Core Technology Innovation Conference in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Sept 16, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 9 Nanjing

Two children experience underwater world through VR glasses at the Nanjing Science and Technology Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Sept 19, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 8 Guangzhou

A player competes at the launching ceremony of the 2020 China Digital Ice and Snow Games in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Sept 27, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 7 Wuhan

Technicians work in a workshop of Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd in Wuhan Donghu New Technological Development Zone in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Feb 14, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 6 Shenzhen

A 5G-enabled vehicle on show during the China Information Technology Expo in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. [Photo/China News Service]

No 5 Hangzhou

An engineer adjusts an intelligent gluing robot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 18, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 4 Taipei

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Southeast China's Taiwan. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 3 Hong Kong

Aerial photo taken on July 16, 2020, shows Wan Chai area of Hong Kong. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 2 Shanghai

Using a 5G-enabled remote diagnostic tool, a doctor offers advice to users of an online healthcare system during a medical industry exhibition in Shanghai in November. [Photo/Xinhua]

No 1 Beijing

Visitors check out a smart robot during a high-tech exhibition in Beijing. [Photo/Xinhua]