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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 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Located in the north-central part of Jilin Province in China, Dewei is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Changchun City, which is situated in the hinterland of the Songliao Plain and enjoys an advantageous geographic location and convenient transportation. It has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and rich agricultural resources, and is an important food production base in Jilin Province, especially famous for corn and soybeans.
Dewei has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with several historical sites and natural landscapes, such as the Forked Pass Ancient Town and the scenery along the Songhua River. In recent years, the city has experienced rapid economic development, with industry focusing on agricultural processing, machinery manufacturing and new energy industries, while emphasizing ecological protection and sustainable development.
As an important node city in the Northeast, Dewei connects to major cities such as Harbin and Changchun, with obvious location advantages, attracting more and more investment and tourism attention.
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.