Abstract:In this paper, the spatial correlation network of smart city is constructed from the perspective of complex network based on the modified gravity model, and the characteristics and influencing factors of spatial correlation network of smart city are deeply discussed by using social network analysis and QAP technology. The findings are as follows: (1) Smart cities present a complex multi-threaded spatial network correlation. The smart cities in East China play the "leading role" in the network, while the smart cities in Northwest China are relatively weak, and the "bridge-type" smart cities are mainly distributed in the central and eastern regions. (2) Smart cities can be divided into four functional sectors: "two-way spillover", "net benefit", "net spillover" and "broker", with dense inter-sector correlation and loose inter-sector correlation. (3) Digital development power, network collaboration rate, intelligent penetration rate and integrated innovation power have significant positive effects on the spatial correlation of smart cities, accounting for 92.8% of the spatial correlation of smart cities. According to the research conclusions, this paper emphasizes that in the process of smart city construction, it is necessary to optimize resource allocation, upgrade smart facilities, emphasize mutually beneficial cooperation, promote cooperation and competition, adhere to innovation-driven, promote cross-border integration, make use of the network structure of various cities, and give full play to the development efficiency of smart city construction.