Tianjin is an economic center in the Bohai Rim and a city of strategic importance in northern China. Its hinterland covers a vast area of more than 5 million sq km in northern china. The convenience of its widespread transportation, communications, marketing networks and information channels provide access to the whole Chinese market.

Tianjin hosts frequent national and regional commodity and material exchange and trade activities. A large number of trade and commodity fairs, expositions and exhibitions hold considerable influence nationwide. Products and technologies from Tianjin can be found everywhere. Tianjin is becoming the commercial and trading center in northern China.

Tianjin produces a variety of well-known brands recognized nationally, ranging from machinery and electronics to garments and household appliances. These products occupy a considerable share of the domestic market, especially in the north, northeast, northwest and southwest. A population of almost 10 million constitutes an enormous consumer force and market potential. The broad scope of the market can bring about significant profits to overseas investors.