【Established Date】The friendly exchange and cooperation relations between Tianjin and Houston were officially established on November 8, 1993.

【City Characteristics】Houston is situated on the southeast coast of Texas and is the largest city in the state. It serves as a prominent center for America's oil industry and ranks as the third-largest port, following the Port of New Orleans and the Port of New York. Houston is also renowned as the astronautics center of America and a hub for medical research.