TIANJIN, China, April 17 (Bernama) — Northern Chinese coastal city Tianjin was put on the global map Tuesday as China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the municipal government held a promotion event. Titled “China in the New Era: A Dynamic Tianjin Going Global”, the event attracted about 500 guests including government officials and foreign diplomats in China.
Tianjin is the first municipality to be promoted by the MFA, which is launching a global promotion campaign for Chinese provincial regions and cities. Designed to promote the achievements of Tianjin’s development in the 70 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the event included an introduction to Tianjin’s economic and social development, exhibitions, exchanges between Chinese and foreign guests, display of featured cultural performances and local food tasting.