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Tientsin is a presidential democratic republic, the actual constitution has been promulged in 1998 with the signature of the sovereignty traitee by France , PRC and Tientsin. The President-Governor is the head of the government. He is elected for 7 years. Before the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin has been a french oversea territory governed by a Prefect-Governor.
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]Tientsin is a presidential democratic republic, the actual constitution has been promulged in 1998 with the signature of the sovereignty traitee by France , PRC and Tientsin. The President-Governor is the head of the government. He is elected for 7 years. Before the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin has been a french oversea territory governed by a Prefect-Governor.
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Tientsin Fort Bayart is an unicameral state, the Tientsinese Assembly who is situated in ''[Palais Vauban]'' on the Lafayette Banks. The representants are elected for 5 years
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Tientsin Fort Bayart is an unicameral state, the Tientsinese Assembly who is situated in ''Palais Vauba]'' on the Lafayette Banks. The representants are elected for 5 years
Even if Tientsin is a democratic republic the Duke of Nemours Familly still has a certain influence over the national politics, several members of this familly has been elected since the creation of the Governor function during the 2nd French Republic
Even if Tientsin is a democratic republic the Duke of Nemours Familly still has a certain influence over the national politics, several members of this familly has been elected since the creation of the Governor function during the 2nd French Republic
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Even after the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin keeps very great relation with France. France and Tientsin has signed the same year as the Sovereignty Traitee a bilateral protection traitee. Today, Tientsin main investisor is France, following by China and Japan.
Even after the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin keeps very great relation with France. France and Tientsin has signed the same year as the Sovereignty Traitee a bilateral protection traitee. Today, Tientsin main investisor is France, following by China and Japan.
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The sovereignty traitee of 1998 allowed to Tientsin a bigger liberty than Hong Kong, specialy on Foreign Policy. Whereas Macau and Hong Kong, Tientsin The main link between Tientsin and China is the Ngong Shen military base located on [Carrière District].
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The sovereignty traitee of 1998 allowed to Tientsin a bigger liberty than Hong Kong, specialy on Foreign Policy. Whereas Macau and Hong Kong, Tientsin The main link between Tientsin and China is the Ngong Shen military base located on [[Carrière District]].
Tientsin joined the IPON in january 2008, decided by the President-Governor, the proposal has been aprouved by IPON member. Now Tientsin tries to take part of the IPON project.
Tientsin joined the IPON in january 2008, decided by the President-Governor, the proposal has been aprouved by IPON member. Now Tientsin tries to take part of the IPON project.

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Région administrative spéciale de Tientsin-Fort Bayart (fr)
天津炮台勇敢 特别行政区 (cn)
Flag of Tientsin- Fort Bayart Coat of arms of Tientsin- Fort Bayart
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Liberté, Egalité, Progrès"

"Liberty, Equality, Progress"

Location of Tientsin- Fort Bayart
Tientsin-Fort Bayart MD @ SC4Devotion
Capital Fort Bayart

(炮台勇敢)

Largest city Fort Bayart
Official language(s) French, Chinese , English
Government
Prefect-Governor
parliament democracy
Robert Lee
Republic
Foundation
Convention of Tientsin
Transfert of Sovereignty

circa 900
1831
1998
Area
 • Total
 • Water (%)

nc km² 
nc
Population
 • 2007 est.
 • nc census

 • Density
 
3,000,000 ()
nc

/km² ()
GDP (PPP)
 • Total
 • Per capita

$100.00billion
$41,000
HDI 0.931
Currency Franc-Tientsin (FrT)
Time zone
 • Summer (DST)
UTC+8 (UTC+8)
+8 (UTC+8)
Internet TLD .ti1
Calling code +654
(1) ..

Tientsin-Fort Bayart, sometimes just called Tientsin or Fort Bayart, is one of the three special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The territory lies near the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory begun as a trading port at the eve of the XIXth century and with the asian economic boost of the 60s, started to be a leading financial center, like Hong Kong or Singapur.

Tientsin-Fort Bayart was a French Concession from 1831 to 1946. After the WWII, it has became a overseas Territory of France until the transfer of its sovereignty in 1998. The Sino-French Joint Declaration and the Basic law of Tientsin-Fort Bayart stipulate that the territory should stay a SAR until at least 2048. Whereas Hong Kong, Tientsin is fully sovereign on it Foreign Affairs.

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History

Main Article : History of Tientsin-Fort Bayart

View of Hongzhang Tower at Tientsin Castle
Human settlement in the location now known as Tientsin dates back from the Paleolitic area. The proper city of Tientsin was first mentioned circa 250 BC. Tientsin was a independant state since its vasalisation by Ming Dinasty in 1745. The Tientsin Dinasty reign over a small plot a land that is aproximatly was is today Tientsin- Fort Bayart SAR. In 1589, the Company of Jesus setled in Tientsin and at the begining of the WVIIth century about half of the Tientsin population was Catholic. The religion difference was one of the main problem during the Imperial Chinese Rules.

During the XIXth Century, Hipolythe de Couet, french jesuit, sent in mission to China, started to be aware of Tientsin situation. After several letter to the Holly See and France. Louis Philippe, King of France, proposed to China to buy Tientsin Area as a french consession. Due to the lack of strategical situation, China accepted. Since then,Tientsin followed all the political changes of France. During WWII, Tientsin was captured by Japanese troops. In 1946, Tientsin became an over seas territory. In 1998, as the Concession Traitee signed by Louis Philippe, Tientsin got back to China. Like Hong Kong, it became an SAR.

Geography

Politics

Tientsin Fort Bayart Intern Politcis

File:Example.jpgTientsin is a presidential democratic republic, the actual constitution has been promulged in 1998 with the signature of the sovereignty traitee by France , PRC and Tientsin. The President-Governor is the head of the government. He is elected for 7 years. Before the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin has been a french oversea territory governed by a Prefect-Governor.

Tientsin Fort Bayart is an unicameral state, the Tientsinese Assembly who is situated in Palais Vauba] on the Lafayette Banks. The representants are elected for 5 years

Even if Tientsin is a democratic republic the Duke of Nemours Familly still has a certain influence over the national politics, several members of this familly has been elected since the creation of the Governor function during the 2nd French Republic

Foreign Relation of Tientsin

Even after the sovereignty traitee, Tientsin keeps very great relation with France. France and Tientsin has signed the same year as the Sovereignty Traitee a bilateral protection traitee. Today, Tientsin main investisor is France, following by China and Japan.

The sovereignty traitee of 1998 allowed to Tientsin a bigger liberty than Hong Kong, specialy on Foreign Policy. Whereas Macau and Hong Kong, Tientsin The main link between Tientsin and China is the Ngong Shen military base located on Carrière District.

Tientsin joined the IPON in january 2008, decided by the President-Governor, the proposal has been aprouved by IPON member. Now Tientsin tries to take part of the IPON project.

Regional Subdivition & Administration

Infrastructure

The Government's Secrétariat des Transports (Secretary of Transport) oversees the well developed Tientsin Transportation Network. The Network is composed by National and Local owned sub-networks.

The Railway network is owned by the National Railway Company CFTwich operates all national and international trains without the Tientsin Isle metro area wich are operated by the TIT . Rail is one of prefered way of travel in Tientsin.

The Road network in Tientsin-Fort Bayart is composed by the Highways System centered on Tientsin Isle and Local Roads.

Many Sea Buses operate in Tientsin. They are operated by the TIT or non-state owned companies. They connect the many islands to Tientsin Mainland, and help to decongestioanate princpal roads by carrying cars.

Hengqin Seaport, near the little town on Hengqin (橫琴島) , is the only container port of Tientsin-Fort Bayart. It is capable of handling over 34,5 million tons of goods. Hengqin Seaport is with Cheung Chau Airport, the unique window on the World without using PRC networks.

Cheung Chau Airport located on Cheung Chau Island (長洲/长洲) is an important point on Asian Airport Hub.

Culture & Media in Tientsin

Media

See also: Media in Tientsin-Fort Bayart

Before the Transfert of Sovereignty in 1998, Tientsin's Television was mainly occupied by French Network, such as TF1, France Télévision ( with France 3 Tientsin), Canal + and M6. In the 80s some private network emerged .The biggest one today is TV4 (Tietsin Vision 4)

Newspapers, like TV Networks were mainly French ones, expect Tientsin Libre who was founded in 1945 by the group Le Monde, today Tientsin Libre is an independant media group with radio, TV and websites. Where as official TV Networking which where mainly in French. A lot of Chinese and English newpapers were published in Tientsin. The most important Chinese speaking publication is 天津新闻 (Tientsin News), created in 1956.



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