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Europe/Berlin |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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The capital of Germany, Berlin is the country's largest city, located in the northeast, and is the center of politics, culture, technology and transportation. The city carries a deep historical heritage, from the solemnity of the Brandenburg Gate to the imprint of the Berlin Wall site, witnessing the division and unification of Germany. As an art capital, Berlin is home to many cultural landmarks such as Museum Island (a UN World Heritage Site) and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as being a hub for European start-ups and a place where technology and innovation thrive. With a diverse mix of cultures, from street food to avant-garde art, Berlin attracts visitors from all over the world with its inclusiveness, making it a vibrant city that connects the past with the future.
Pingtan, located in the eastern part of China's Fujian Province, is an International Tourism Island and Comprehensive Experimental Zone under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province, which is across the sea from Taiwan and only 68 nautical miles away from Taiwan's Hsinchu. As the second largest island in China, with a total area of about 372 square kilometers, Pingtan is known for its unique island scenery, cultural heritage and economic potential.
Pingtan boasts a rich natural landscape, including crystal clear beaches, peculiar rocky landforms and traditional stone houses. Popular attractions such as Tannan Bay, Longwangtou Beach and Shipaiyang attract a large number of tourists. Meanwhile, Pingtan is a state-level comprehensive experimental zone focusing on economic cooperation with Taiwan, free trade and technological innovation to promote cross-strait exchanges and integrated development.
Economically, Pingtan focuses on tourism, marine industry and high technology, and is committed to building a low-carbon, green and modernized island city. Culturally, Pingtan retains deep eastern Fujian traditions, and its language and customs are similar to those of Taiwan, emphasizing its important role as a cross-strait link.