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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/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Houjie is a part of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, located on the east coast of the Pearl River Estuary, bordering Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and is an important node town in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. As the "Furniture Capital of China", Houjie is known globally for its furniture manufacturing industry, and the International Famous Furniture (Dongguan) Exhibition held annually attracts global businessmen, leading to the development of a thriving exhibition economy. At the same time, Houjie has a perfect industrial chain with diversified synergies in electronic information, footwear, commerce and other industries, and its economic strength is always in the forefront of townships in China. The town has convenient transportation, with Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway and Dongguan-Shenzhen Expressway running through the town, and is adjacent to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, forming a "half-hour living circle". With its industrial vitality, location advantage and internationalization vision, Houjie has become a benchmark area for the Pearl River Delta's manufacturing industry and exhibition economy, combining modern urban style with Lingnan cultural heritage.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.