Join China Daily reporter Yan Dongjie and Egyptian guest Ahmed Mohamed Saleh at the centuries-old Lutai Fair in North China's Tianjin, as they take on a 100-yuan ($14.36) shopping challenge, explore bustling market stalls, taste local flavors and dive into a village cooking contest!
Situated on the banks of the Hai River, Tianjin, while known as a major international port city, has been steadily cultivating an identity as one of the premier hubs for technological innovation in China.
During the 2025 "A Date with China" international media tour in Tianjin, global guests folded tablets like book, chatted with AI companions and met health-monitoring robots.
At the ongoing fifth "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students in Tianjin, 76 contestants from 63 countries showcased their Chinese language proficiency and shared personal stories connected to Chinese culture.