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Celebrating TEDA's 40th Anniversary of Innovation

On December 8, 2024, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) proudly commemorates four decades of pioneering innovations, inclusive opening, and synergistic growth. Established in 1984 with the approval of the Chinese State Council, TEDA represents a remarkable journey—from arid saline-alkaline wasteland to one of China's leading economic development zones. This milestone highlights TEDA's transformation and underscores its significance as a vital hub for investment and economic potential in the nation.

TEDA boasts one of China's most favorable investment environments, marked by its robust economic potential and high degree of global integration. Managing ten industrial parks over an area of 403 square kilometers, TEDA is home to 53,400 local enterprises and has set a precedent for development in the country.

In recent years, China has maintained a strong openness in promoting its investment brand. "As a pioneer of reforms and opening up, TEDA has created a favorable business climate to foster sustainable growth and positive innovations," remarked Hong Shicong, head of the TEDA Administrative Committee.

By leveraging strategic thinking, industrial subsidies, and synergistic services, TEDA has consistently ranked as a top zone for economic development in terms of overall impact for 16 consecutive years. By the end of 2023, TEDA had attracted 6,478 foreign investment projects spanning 97 countries and regions, including 573 projects from 124 Fortune 500 companies. The total foreign investment amounted to an impressive $69.557 billion.

TEDA is committed to assisting multinational companies in entering potential markets in China, integrating them into local industrial chains. The establishment of Motorola China as the first wholly-owned foreign technology corporation in 1992 marked the beginning of a new era in wireless communication in China, setting TEDA on its path to continuously enhancing the business environment and legal framework.

Upon its inception, TEDA introduced a flexible land use policy that allowed for the introduction of 70-year land use rights through lease agreements, a game-changer in China. As the region progressed, TEDA established reference regulations to protect jobs, pioneering a precedent in the relevant legislative environment in China. These innovations have earned it recognition as one of the most innovative local governments in China by "Impact China."

The industrial cluster in TEDA encompasses hundreds of billions of yuan, providing a robust foundation for the development of technical talent and the creation of industrial chains in sectors such as automobiles, IT, new chemical materials, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and more. Positioned at the intersection of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration plan and Bohai Bay area, TEDA has achieved successful integration with 162 inter-provincial government services in the region.

To bolster funding, operations, management, talent recruitment, and sales channels, TEDA provides access to professional third-party consulting services. This comprehensive support underscores TEDA's vision for sustainable growth and innovation. As it celebrates 40 years of development, TEDA continues to stand as a beacon of economic progress and a model for future advancements in China's evolving economic landscape.