Tianjin eyes ambitious vitalization

'One base and three zones' plan is foundation of shipping hub's endeavors to become more globally competitive

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The North China municipality of Tianjin aims to build itself into "one base and three zones" in China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), Mayor Liao Guoxun said.

The plan refers to the country's advanced manufacturing base and its international shipping core zone, model operational zone for financial innovation and pilot zone for reform and opening-up.