Tianjin to play a key regional role

The China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone will play a major role in the "Belt and Road Initiative" when it is unveiled on Tuesday, boosting economic growth in the region.

Areas such as high-end manufacturing and port development will help turn Tianjin municipality into a pioneering FTZ, the State Council Information Office said on Monday.

As part of China's second batch of free trade zones, the city will lead the joint development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, and improve the region's overall competitiveness.