High-end jeweler Tiffany & Co. is strengthening its presence in China with planned openings in two of China’s ten largest cities this winter. The New York-based jewelry retailer plans to open a 1,400-square-foot store in Tianjin in December 2007 followed by the opening of a 2,200-square-foot store in Shenyang in January 2008.

The Tianjin store will be located in a luxury retail center in the heart of the city’s cultural and commercial district, where government offices are also located. The Shenyang store will be also located in that city’s premier shopping area.

“Tianjin and Shenyang are well located, with robust economies, great natural beauty and a wealth of historical treasures,” says Darren Chen, Tiffany & Co. Group Vice President. “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.”

Tiffany already operates stores in Beijing and Shanghai.