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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 |
Hambin District is located in southeastern Shaanxi Province, the upper reaches of the Han River, is the political, economic and cultural center of Ankang City, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei and Chongqing four provinces and cities in the combination of the transportation hub and strategic location. Here Qinba mountains surrounded by the Han River through the territory, breeding a long history of the Han River culture and Qin and Chu blend of historical heritage, both the Qinba hinterland of the simple folk, but also open and tolerant of the city's vitality. Nangong Mountain, Tianshu Gorge and other natural landscapes set of majestic, strange, dangerous, secluded in one, Ying Lake as the largest artificial freshwater lake in Northwest China, ecological resources are unique. As the core area of "China Selenium Valley", Hanbin produces selenium-rich tea, walnuts and other specialties, agriculture and new industrial synergistic development, is ecological priority, green development as the guide, to create a modern new city for living and working.
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.