Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, led a delegation to Tianjin from 22 to 24 September 2011 to participate in the 2nd China (Binhai Tianjin) International Eco-city Forum & Expo.

The forum was jointly organised by the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, PRC National Development and Reform Commission, Tianjin Municipal Government and the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges.  The theme of this year’s forum was “Low-carbon development and eco-cities”.

Mr Lee’s speech at the forum was titled “Public Policy Aspects of an Eco-city – the Singapore Experience”.   In the speech, Mr Lee highlighted some public policy areas which an eco-city should address, taking into account Singapore’s experience.  He also reaffirmed Singapore’s commitment to the success of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city.

During the visit to Tianjin, Mr Lee also inspected various developments in the Tianjin Eco-city. These included the 1st public housing project in the Eco-city, the Huifeng Creek, the National Animation Park and the Hangu wastewater pond which is being rehabilitated.  Mr Lee also officiated at the topping-out ceremony of the Keppel District Heating and Cooling System Plant in the Eco-Business Park.