In early autumn, Tianjin on the banks of the Bohai Bay is becoming more charming. The lights on both sides of the Haihe River are bright, and the beautiful scenery of the water flowing clouds attracts visitors from all directions, and a grand event is also waiting for.

As an important gateway to the opening up of northern my country, Tianjin will usher in the largest summit in the history of the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization from August 31 to September 1. Leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the summit related activities. After more than 600 years of building a city, the land of Tianjin will witness the important moment of unity, mutual trust and consensus building of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Night view of Haihe, Tianjin (photo taken on August 1). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue

Fine, efficient, open and inclusive, "international flavor" welcomes Hebinpeng

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which originated in 2001 and is named after a Chinese city, has become the world's largest population, widest region and huge potential.

After Shanghai, Beijing and Qingdao, Tianjin became the fourth Chinese city to hold the SCO Summit.

Adhering to the concept of simplicity, intensiveness and saving, from the optimization of functions of venues and even cities, to refined and intelligent reception services and conference guarantees, to the visiting route that deeply integrates culture and technology... At present, all preparations are in full swing.

"We seized the major opportunity of the summit in Tianjin, continuously refined and improved the preparation and service guarantee work, and made full preparations for this international event." Yu Pengzhou, executive deputy director of the Tianjin Preparatory Office of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, said.

In the Summit News Center, eight functional areas, including the media public work area, the news release area, and the science and technology and culture interactive display area, have clearly laid out. "We have created an efficient, convenient and distinctive working environment for domestic and foreign media reporters in all aspects, and help Chinese and foreign media better present the results of the summit." said Ma Bo, deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee.

On August 6, young students from the SCO National performed a dance program together in Tianjin. On the same day, the "SCO Agreement: Silk Road Tianjin Color" SCO National Youth Student "Kaleidoscope" Cultural Market was held in the Qingwang Mansion in Tianjin. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ran

Transportation needs to be more comprehensive and safe. Chen Yudong, deputy director of Tianjin Public Security Bureau, said that during the summit, Tianjin achieved precise traffic control through data models and ensured people's lives and travel.

As the strategic fulcrum of the Maritime Silk Road and the land-sea intersection for jointly building the "Belt and Road", Tianjin has always had close contacts with the SCO countries: conclude 20 pairs of friendly cities, build 10 Luban workshops, and launch more than 12,000 China-Europe-China-Asia trains...

Sheradir Baktgulov, director of the Kyrgyz Institute of World Politics, has long been paying attention to the SCO summit and is looking forward to the "Tianjin Moment". "This event will allow more people to learn about this beautiful Chinese city."

Beautify and rejuvenate, the "Chinese flavor" of the Hehai Jinjin rhyme shows the city's style

As the dusk is gathered, the Haihe River transforms into a colorful "city living room". On the giant screen of high-rise buildings on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the "light show" of SCO elements such as the China-Europe Express and Tianjin Port were staged one after another. The cruise ship rowed by, shattering the starry sky.

"The night scene in Tianjin is like a blockbuster movie!" Mr. Liu, a citizen, was very proud.

Since the beginning of this year, the light environment of 217 buildings, 14 bridges, and 8.2 kilometers of coastline along the Haihe River in Tianjin has been improved, and the flowing Haihe River and the "New" lights merge into a light and shadow corridor.

Lighting of buildings along the Haihe River in Tianjin (photo taken on August 1). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue

The beautiful scenery makes Haihe cruise a "Internet celebrity" check-in point. "We show the world the image of Tianjin's international metropolis that integrates ancient and modern times, is open and inclusive." said Yu Qing, chairman of Tianjin Tourism (Holding) Group Co., Ltd.

The dazzling night view cannot be separated from the protection of the power department. "We provide good guarantees for lighting facilities in key areas, beautify the night view of Tianjin, and show the charm of the city." said Liu Yiping, director of the Operation Management Department of the Street Lighting Department of Tianjin Electric Power Company.

More space is revitalized with the arrival of the summit. Walking on the streets and alleys of Tianjin, the overpass banners and colorful road flags along the streets are eye-catching signs such as "Be a good host and welcome the unity together"; on the airport avenue, the artwork with the image of "Knot together" conveys the concept of sharing the destiny of mankind, peace and friendship.

A propaganda slogan to welcome the SCO Tianjin Summit on a crossing bridge in Xiqing District, Tianjin (photo taken on August 5). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ran

"There are more and more SCO elements in scenic area blocks, the English signs in the airport entry and exit hall have been replaced, and the international signs of the entire city's public places are more standardized, which is refreshing." said Alona, ​​a teacher from Irkutsk State University in Russia.

Today, the road traffic in Tianjin is smoother and smoother, the green landscape is more vivid and flowing, and the city appearance is cleaner and orderly. Hu Xuechun, director of the Tianjin Municipal Urban Management Committee, said that these changes not only highlight the modern urban style, but also retain a unique cultural heritage and a sense of life.

Civilized and polite, optimistic and open-minded "Tianjin flavor" fulfills the friendship of the host

"We are not only volunteers, but also connecters across the boundaries of language and culture." As young volunteers at this summit, Ma Yucong, an undergraduate student at the School of English at Tianjin Foreign Studies University, was full of expectations.

These 998 young volunteers who stood out from more than 19,000 applicants from Tianjin universities will carry out guest reception, station welcome and farewell services in more than 50 types of jobs at the summit.

"They will provide enthusiastic, thoughtful and meticulous services to Chinese and foreign guests, showing the good image of Tianjin youths being heroic and uplifting." said Cheng Zijin, deputy secretary of the Tianjin Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League.

On August 15, volunteers and community residents painted and beautified the old walls of an alley in Zhaofeng Road Community, Quanyechang Street, Heping District, Tianjin. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Zishuo

The host's enthusiasm was filled with the whole city. The mass theme activity of "Hospital and Showing Style and Striving to Be Civilized and Ceremony in Tianjin" is in full swing. In the third community of R&F Tianjin Lake in Xiqing District, retired teacher Zhang Houci donated his beloved flowers to dress up the community garden and became a community volunteer. "I am one of the more than 13 million residents in Tianjin, and I hope that more people will fall in love with Tianjin through this grand event."

The Propaganda Department of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Civilization Office also mobilized and guided citizens to carry forward the spirit of ownership, actively support the summit, and actively serve the summit, fully demonstrating the optimistic, open-minded, warm and hospitable spirit of the people of Tianjin. Belarusian Ambassador to China Cherviakov was deeply touched by the friendship of the people of Tianjin: "Human feelings convey warmth, and this warm experience is a vivid portrayal of the mutual connection between the people."

In the eyes of many SCO countries, Tianjin has a profound and dynamic historical and cultural heritage. If we want to perceive the pulse of China in the future, Tianjin is a bright window.