Today, just north of the port, a recently constructed landmark rises 530 meters high. The CTF Finance Centre, completed in late 2019, is the world's seventh-tallest skyscraper, standing in many ways as a symbol of rejuvenation of this now increasingly dynamic district. The tower rises above the aforementioned Teda (Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area) and is a crucial part of the Binhai New Area. Established on December 6, 1984, it is one of China's earliest national-level development zones. I first visited it in 1996; today, it has grown substantially, becoming home to both domestic and international high-tech and innovation companies laid out in a well-planned spacious and green environment. Our visit also took us to Zhongxin Pharmaceuticals, a fascinating introduction to the modern-day production of Chinese medicines.