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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
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UTC-4 |
Aohan Banner is located in the southeastern part of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, at the northern foot of Nuruerhu Mountain, with a total area of about 8,300 square kilometers. It is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, famous for the "First Dragon of China" and the Xinglongwa Cultural Site, known as the "Dragon Ancestor Jade Source Land". Aohan Banner has an excellent ecological environment and has been awarded the title of "Global Environment 500" by the United Nations, and has a dry farming system that is a "globally important agricultural cultural heritage".
The economy is dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, producing millet, grains and other specialty agricultural products, while coal and other mineral resources are abundant. The local folk culture is rich, and the traditional Mongolian Naadam Conference and grassland scenery attract many tourists. Aohan Banner is conveniently connected to neighboring cities by road and rail, making it an important cultural and ecological tourism destination in Inner Mongolia.
Markham is located in the southern part of Ontario, Canada, and is an important part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), bordered by Richmond Hill to the north and the City of Toronto to the south. As the center of Canada's high-tech industry, Markham is known as the "High-Tech Capital of Canada", with more than 1,500 technology companies such as IBM, AMD, Huawei and other headquarters or R & D centers.
Markham has a population of approximately 350,000, of which more than 40% are Chinese, making it one of the cities with the highest percentage of Chinese in North America. The city has a strong multicultural atmosphere, and the annual Markham Asian Cultural and Food Festival is the largest Asian cultural event in North America. The downtown area has an Asian flavor with shopping districts such as Pacific Place and Markham Plaza.
Markham has a vibrant economy, with a well-established manufacturing and financial services sector in addition to leading technology industries. Urban planning emphasizes green ecology, with a large number of parks and nature preserves preserved. High-quality school districts, excellent community facilities and a low crime rate have made it one of Canada's most livable cities for many years.
Markham is conveniently located with Highway 407 and GO Intercity Railway running through the city and 30 minutes to downtown Toronto. Its proximity to Toronto's Pearson International Airport makes it an important gateway to the Canadian market for international businesses.