Editing History of Belgium (section)

=== China 1902–1931 ===
The [[Concessions in Tianjin#Belgian concession (1902–1931)|Belgian Tianjin Concession]] in China was established in 1902. There was little investment and no settlement. However it led to a contract to supply an electric light and trolley system. In 1906, Tianjin became the first city in China with a modern public transportation system. The supply of electricity and lighting and the trolley business were profitable ventures. All the rolling stock was supplied by Belgian industries and by 1914, the network also reached nearby Austrian, French, Italian, Japanese and Russian concessions.