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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. To mark this occasion, we invite you on an unforgettable journey from the skies above to experience the unique charm and vibrant spirit of this dynamic host city.
An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a night view along the Haihe River in north China’s Tianjin. To improve its urban landscape at night, Tianjin has upgraded the lighting installations for 216 buildings, 13 bridges, 8.2 kilometers of riverbanks and 7 piers along the Haihe River so far in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows a night view along the Haihe River in north China’s Tianjin. To improve its urban landscape at night, Tianjin has upgraded the lighting installations for 216 buildings, 13 bridges, 8.2 kilometers of riverbanks and 7 piers along the Haihe River so far in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)This aerial drone image taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows an ancient cultural street in north China’s Tianjin. Local shop-owners have extended operating hours and organized live performances to attract visitors, boosting the summer economy. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts Art Block in north China’s Tianjin. The art block, which opened to the public recently, was built with the support of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. It is Tianjin’s first urban renewal program which combines distinct four functions in one: urban block, community, scenic area, as well as campus. (Xinhua/Li Ran)An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2025 shows a glimpse of the Minyuan 1920 Block at the Wudadao historical urban area in north China’s Tianjin. The Minyuan 1920 Block, a recently completed infrastructure enhancement project, has officially opened to the public. The project transforms sections of Hunan Road and Luoyang Avenue into a pedestrian zone and connects Minyuan Square and Wudadao Park, injecting vitality into the century-old historical area. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan Founder & Chair, Global Silk Route Research Alliance
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance,
a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went
back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016,
working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
