Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Writes New Chapter for Future in 40th Anniversary (2020-2024)

On October 20, 2024, a symposium marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China’s first group of national-level economic and technological development zones was held in North China’s Tianjin. As one of China’s 14 earliest and best national-level development zones, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) welcomed this significant event at a crucial juncture in its 40-year history, inspiring the entire area.

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Takes New Opportunities to Forge Ahead (2015-2019)

Beginning on a once deserted salt pan in 1984, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) has been forging ahead and developed into one of China’s top national-level development zones in terms of economic aggregate, comprehensive investment environment, and globalization level over the past 35 years. In the new round of administrative reforms in Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA), the original TBNA Central Business District (CBD) merged with TEDA at the end of 2017, creating new opportunities for TEDA’s opening-up.

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Sets Sail for New Horizons in Its Prime (2010-2014)

In 2014, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, TEDA has explored a successful path for opening-up and achieved prosperous development as a national-level development zone. In the face of more and more intense regional competition, how to propel industrial transformation and upgrading and maintain TEDA’s role model as a leading national-level development zone was an urgent issue for TEDA people. The spirit of facing challenges head-on and pioneering innovation vividly reflected TEDA’s growth and drove TEDA’s economy to flourish.

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Takes Great Strides with GDP Crossing the 100-Bln Threshold (2005-2009) (Part II)

In 2006, as the development and opening-up of the Tianjin Binhai New Area upgraded into a national development strategy, TEDA seized this precious opportunity. Just two years later, TEDA witnessed its GDP cross the 100-billion-yuan threshold for the first time, a significant leap in economic growth. During 2005-2009, a number of heavyweight projects settled in TEDA, including Otis Elevator TEDA Base, Great Wall Motors Tianjin Manufacturing Base, the world’s largest integrated wind power manufacturing base of Vestas, and China’s next-gen carrier rocket industrialization base. Meanwhile, TEDA introduced high-level innovation platforms such as the National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin and the Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine. These investors and institutions effectively boosted TEDA’s high-quality development.

Series Report “Growing with Our Investors” Marking the 40th Anniversary of Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Takes Great Strides with GDP Crossing the 100-Bln Threshold (2005-2009) (Part I)

On December 8, 2009, the “Pioneer Plow” Memorial Plaza was completed on TEDA Street. The “Pioneer Plow”, the iconic landmark that carries the memories and dreams of TEDA people, was moved to this new location. The inscription “Development zones are of great promise” by Comrade Deng Xiaoping, which was engraved on the monument, inspired generations of TEDA people to strive forward with relentless effort. During 2005-2009, TEDA witnessed remarkable growth and developed into China’s best national-level development zone in terms of economic aggregate, comprehensive investment environment, and globalization level.

Growing with Our Investors—Striving Forward to Build a New Type of Modern Industrial Park (Part II)

Since 2000, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) entered a period of rapid growth with proactive services to investors. High value-added and high-tech industries such as automotive, electronics, machinery, pharmaceutical chemicals, and food and beverages flourished, making TEDA a front runner of economic growth among all national-level development zones in China. During this period, TEDA adopted a development strategy known as “walking on two legs”, continuously attracting investment while prioritizing technological innovation. This approach aimed to optimize industrial structure and promote the growth of high-tech industries.

Hi Fun in TEDA—TEDA Welcomes Global Tourists on National Day Holiday

China’s National Day holiday is just around the corner! How will you plan this holiday? A rich cultural and tourism feast is ready for travelers to visit TEDA: coastal tourism, art tours, concerts, Haihe River light shows, intangible cultural heritage performances, and other attracting activities. You can experience diverse cultural tourism in TEDA and enjoy the leisurely holiday time without traveling far.

Growing with Our Investors—Striving Forward to Build a New Type of Modern Industrial Park (Part I)

Since the turn of the last millennium, TEDA has witnessed significant improvements in industrial development and business environment, with key economic indicators and overall development level ranking top among national-level development zones for consecutive years. A modern industrial park characterized by thriving industries and a beautiful environment has risen along the shores of the Bohai Sea.

Building on the Extraordinary Twenty Years & Working Together for a Shared Future—2024 International Forum (TEDA) on Chinese Automotive Industry Development Is Coming

The 2024 International Forum (TEDA) on Chinese Automotive Industry Development (IFCAID) will take place from 29th August to 1st September in TEDA. This year marks the 20th anniversary of IFCAID’s founding. Themed “Building on the Extraordinary Twenty Years and Working Together for a Shared Future”, this year’s forum features 15 thematic sessions. IFCAID 2024 will welcome more than a thousand distinguished guests, including leaders of government officials, senior managers of domestic and international corporate groups, and renowned industry experts and scholars, who will contribute insights into the development of China’s automotive industry.

TEDA Smart Environmental Protection Platform: Empowering Green Development

What kind of spark will be lit when urban ecological environment construction meets technologies like cloud computing and big data? TEDA Smart Environmental Protection Platform, a comprehensive informatized platform for urban ecological environmental management created by TEDA, has moved the supervision of key environmental elements to the “cloud”. This innovation not only ensures local environmental oversight in a full-range way and makes environmental management more efficient and accurate, but also assists enterprises in reducing the risk of environmental violations. It has become an important force to promote sustainable regional development.

Growing with Our Investors—Serving Investors in an All-round Way and Building a Beautiful TEDA (1995–1999) (Part II)

Following the entry of multinational giants such as Motorola and Samsung, TEDA significantly boosted its international reputation, and welcomed a number of high-level and high-quality projects of multinational corporations, fueling a boom in local manufacturing, especially in the electronics & IT sector. In the late 1990s, TEDA made visionary strategic plans to introduce promising industries with potential for future growth and attracted quite a number of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Embracing Marine Economy: TEDA to Promote Ports, Industries, and Cities Integration

Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 (TISIE 2024) was held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) from July 10th to 13th. Over 400 enterprises, including Fortune Global 500 companies, listed companies, and industry leaders in global shipping and supporting upstream and downstream industrial chains, gathered in Tianjin. Once again, this northern seaport city has come under the global spotlight thanks to its port.

Growing with Our Investors—Serving Investors in an All-round Way and Building a Beautiful TEDA (1995–1999) (Part I)

In the mid-to-late 1990s, TEDA seized the momentum when large multinational companies accelerated their investment in China, greatly utilizing foreign capital and enhancing its overall regional strength. To attract more multinational projects, TEDA put itself in the place of investors, continuously optimizing its services and urban construction. Since then excellent infrastructure and energy facilities had been built, winning the trust of investors.

Fruitful Results in TEDA at World Intelligence Expo 2024

The World Intelligence Expo 2024 took place in Tianjin from June 20 to 23. TEDA participated in various aspects of the expo.  It not only signed and launched several intelligent projects but also guided and supported the hosting of multiple conferences. TEDA enterprises showcased their new products and technologies at the expo, demonstrating the area’s advancements in artificial intelligence to a global audience.

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Striding Ahead (1990-1994) (Part II)

In 1992, global communication giant Motorola completed its investment registration procedures in TEDA with $120 million, and became the first large-scale hi-tech multinational corporation to set up a solely-owned company in China.

Growing with Our Investors—TEDA Striding Ahead (1990-1994) (Part I)

In 1992, Comrade Deng Xiaoping delivered the important Southern Tour Speeches. Inspired by his speeches, regions across the country accelerated the pace of reform and opening-up.

Foreign Investment Upgrades from Manufacturing Plants to R&D Centers in TEDA

With China’s expanding opening-up and rapid economic development, foreign-funded enterprises are continuously strengthening their confidence in deepening their presence in the Chinese market.

New Quality Productive Forces in TEDA

New quality productive forces take innovation as the leading factor and breaks away from traditional economic growth patterns and productivity development paths.

Growing with Our Investors—Looking back on TEDA’s Early Days (Part II)

Starting from scratch, TEDA faced significant challenges in its infancy. We crossed the river by feeling for stones, and blazed a trail amid hardship.