1. Tianjin Investment Promotion Centre
An Eye on Tianjin
Tianjin Investment Promotion Centre
March 10, 2009

2. History Gordon Hall build in 1889 Astor Hotel built in 1863
Tianjin: founded in 1404
The former British Concession was established in 1860.
- Located on the west bank of Haihe River
- The largest concession in Tianjin
Gordon Hall build in 1889
Astor Hotel built in 1863

3. Tianjin – New Locomotive of China’s Economy
1980’s – “Pearl River
Delta” – Shenzhen
1990’s – “Yangtze
River Delta” –
Shanghai Pudong
21st century – “Bohai
Bay Rim Area” –
Tianjin

4. Foreign Direct Investment in Tianjin
An Engine of Growth
Tianjin
2008 GDP
Growth Rate: 16%
2008 Foreign
Investment: US$7.4 Billion
Growth Rate: 40%
GDP Growth Rate for China was 9% in 2008 (2007: 11.9%).
Foreign Direct Investment in Tianjin
2006 to 2009 (forecast)
Leader of China’s future economy

5. UK Enterprises in Tianjin
Until January 2009,
there are 240 UK-invested enterprises in Tianjin and
the accumulated investment value is billion USD.

6. With the Capacity for Further Success
Economic Center of Northern China
One of the Four Municipal Cities in China
Cradle of China Modern Industry
High Speed Railway connected to China’s capital
30 minutes with speed of 350 Km/h
Beijing
Tianjin
Metro-politan
Tianjin
(population of
11.15 million)
Political and Cultural Center
Economic and Financial Center
Total Population of 27 Million
Largest Air Cargo Hub in Northern China
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Annual throughput:
10 million person-time
500,000 tons air cargo
Tianjin has been honored as:
The city with the best improvement in its
business environment
The city with the most potential in China
Source: FORTUNE China Magazine Sept. 2008
6th Largest Harbor in the world
Annual throughput: 300 million tons 6

7. Recent Investment Highlights
Industries with major recent investments in Tianjin:
Automotive
Bio Pharmaceu-tical
New energy and Environment Protection
Petro Chemical
Electronics
Aerospace & Aviation 7

8. Tianjin Binhai New Area (“TBNA”)
Area: 2,270 square km
Population: 1.4 million
Coastline: 153 km
Seaport-Based Industrial Zone 8

9. TBNA – On China’s Cutting Edge
Financial Innovation
Foreign exchange reform
First OTC market in China
National experimental zone for insurance reforms
Various kinds of funds
Land Reform Pilot Area
Reform of land use
approval system
Reform of land use right
transfer system
Modern Manufacture Base
Ecology City
Energy efficient
Emission reductions
Lifestyle-oriented city
Tianjin Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone
• Will be the largest
bonded port zone in
China
• Area: 30 sq. km
• To be completed in 2012

10. Tianjin – Promoting Sustainable Development
The Tianjin Government has adopted a Sustainable Development strategy. One example of that strategy in action:
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city
A strategic cooperation project between China and Singapore to improve the living environment and build an eco-culture.
Total area: sq km
Planned population: 350,000
Development Goals of the
Eco-city
(1) Efficient Economy
(2) Ecological Environment
(3) Harmonious Society
(4) Culture Building
(5) Regional Balance 10

11. Future Opportunities
RMB4 trillion (US$586 billion) financial stimulus package in China
RMB400 billion (US$59 billion) planned investment for Tianjin in 2009
● Manufacturing Industry
● Modern Service Industry
● Recycling Economy
● Social Benefit Housing
● Key Infrastructure
The increase of total investment in social fixed assets will be over 25% in 2009.
● New Rural Construction
● Independent Innovation
● Ecology Environment
● Sea Reclamation
● Social Undertakings
Key Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
High speed railway to Shanghai and nearby cities
Regional Highways
Second Runway for the Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone
Railway stations transportation system
5 Metro lines
Eco-city development
CBD development of TBNA
There are 863 projects on going and total investment will reach 1.4 trillion RMB. 11

12. Future Opportunities Aerospace & Modern Service Industry
Premier Wen Jiabao at WEF,
Tianjin 2008
Vice-President Xi Jinping at Asia Society’s 18th Asian Corporate Conference, Tianjin 2008
Real Estate
Financial Services
Logistics
Retail and Distribution
Entertainment &
Tourism
Aerospace &
Aviation
Automotive IT
Wind Power
Solar Power
Infrastructure
Petro Chemical
Advanced Equipment Manufacturing
Independent Innovation
Modern Service Industry
Claus Schwab at 2008 Summer
Davos Forum.
“Tianjin is the place where next wave of economic growth will occur.”