Mapping the e-governance efficiency of Chinese cities

E-governance is regarded as a critical indicator of smart cities, but the measurement of e-governance efficiency requires further consideration. Pursuing this research strand, the paper proposes an e-governance efficiency index (EEI) that is then applied to Chinese cities. The results show that e-governance efficiency in Chinese cities is spatially uneven. Overall, the newly proposed index can be used in supporting analyses and assessments of smart governance.