Tiffany & Co has announced its plans to open new stores in the city of Tianjin in December 2007 and in the city of Shenyang in January 2008. The two cities are among China`s 10 largest cities.

The store in Tianjin will be located in the Friendship Store, a luxury retail center in the city`s hub. The store in Shenyang will also be situated in a luxury shopping area. Tiffany & Co has stores in Beijing and Shanghai.

Darren Chen, Tiffany & Co`s Group Vice President, noted: "Tianjin and Shenyang are well located, with robust economies, great natural beauty and a wealth of historical treasures. These factors account for the cities` growth as major business centers and travel destinations for tourists worldwide and they define the ideal environment for a Tiffany & Co store."