[High-quality development of Tianjin economy and society driven by biotechnology innovation]

Biotechnology is one of the most promising forefront technologies in the 21^st century. Its disruptive, cutting-edge, and systematic characteristics, together with its intelligent, convergent, and transformative features make it increasingly strategic in steering the economic and social development worldwide. This paper analyzes the fundamentals and advantages of biotechnology and bioindustry in Tianjin in-depth, summarizes the overall planning and actions of Tianjin municipal government in supporting the development of biotechnology and bioindustry as well as the landmark achievements in recent years. It demonstrates that biotechnology is a promising path toward the high quality development of Tianjin, which will greatly contribute to the sustainable development of the national and regional economy and society, and transforming Tianjin into a socialist modern metropolis.