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TIANJIN, China, Nov. 23, 2022 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

With a total area of 565.36 square kilometers and a residential population of

1.195 million, Xiqing District of north China's port city Tianjin enjoys

well-connected transportation, convenient life, rich educational resources and

concentrated key industries.

It is a charming new city full of vitality as well as a civilized ancient city

with a long history.

Xiqing's history dates back to the late Northern Song Dynasty to the Jin and

Yuan dynasties.

The district is home to Yangliuqing Chinese New Year wood-block paintings, the

best-known among China's four major Spring Festival wood-block paintings.

Xiaonanhe Village in Xiqing District is the birthplace of Huo Yuanjia, a brave

martial arts master and patriot.

The Grand Canal, which was built more than 600 years ago to link the country's

north and south, has brought prosperity to the region thanks to facilitated

trade along the route. Today Xiqing is still a vibrant city looking forward to

exchanges and cooperation worldwide.

The district has claimed many modern national titles. It is listed as national

pilot areas for developing Internet of vehicles and integrating advanced

manufacturing and modern service industry. Xiqing is also one of the country's

9 electronic information industry bases, a major auto parts export hub, an

industrial demonstration base of national new industrialization, and a national

pilot district of agricultural green development, among others.

Xiqing also has a nourishing investment environment. A fund has been

established to specifically promote the transfer and transformation of

scientific and technological achievements in Tianjin and its neighbouring

provincial-level regions Beijing and Hebei, contributing to the development of

sci-tech firms.

By far, Xiqing District has introduced plenty of high-quality projects from

Beijing, including JINGWEI HIRAIN R&D headquarters, Xiabu Xiabu headquarters,

Qi-Anxin Industrial Park of Network Information Security and GENKI FOREST.

Besides, the Tianjin south railway station sci-tech business zone, an important

carrier to undertake Beijing's non-capital functions in the municipality, is

located in Xiqing District.

With rich university resources, Xiqing District offers a solid talent

foundation and scientific research guarantee for enterprises here.

Source: The Publicity Department of Xiqing District