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Tianjin was an international trading port for China in the early years,
and as a large commercial city, its trading reputation over the past 100
years has made it well known worldwide. As the largest bulk goods trading
port in northern China and one of the first group of coastal cities opened
to the world, it has been active in engaging foreign trade. It has established
trade relations and  marine
links with more than 300 seaports in over 160 countries and regions around
the world. Garments, textiles, machinery and electronic products are the
main export items.
Tianjin has become a city for investment and trade. By the end of 1999,
the number of overseas-invested enterprises approved by the Tianjin Municipal
Government had reached 12,989, with contractual investment of US$26.7
billion, and actual investment so far of US$13.3 billion. The total volume
for import/export in 1999 was US$12.6 billion, of which US$6.2 billion
was for import and US$6.332 billion for export.
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