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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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 |
Jiedong is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, belonging to Jieyang City, in the northern part of Chaoshan Plain and the middle and lower reaches of Rongjiang River, with Shantou and Chaozhou in the east, Puning in the west, Rongcheng in the south and Meizhou in the north, making it an important node of urban areas in Chaoshan region. Since the establishment of the district in 1994, Jiedong, relying on the ecological advantages of "Chaoshan Water City", has formed the pillar industries of hardware and plastics, food processing, textiles and garments, and has the titles of "China's Plastic Fashion Shoes Base" and "China's Hardware Base City". The city has the title of "China Plastic Fashion Shoes Base" and "China Hardware Base". The city has a rich cultural heritage, with non-legacy cultures such as Chaoshan dialect, Kungfu tea and Yingge Dance passed down in an orderly manner, and attractions such as Huang Manzhai Waterfall and Jieyang Building attracting tourists. As the intersection of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the West Coast Economic Zone, Jiedong is accelerating its development under the strategy of "strengthening industry and ecology", and has become a dynamic emerging growth pole in the eastern part of Guangdong.
Mathiston is a town in Webster County, Mississippi, United States, located in the north-central region of the state near U.S. Route 82. Founded in the late 19th century and named after early settler Mathilda Mathis, the town has a population of about 700 and is a typical rural community in the American South.
Mathiston is located about 160 kilometers north of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and only 30 kilometers from Starkville (home of Mississippi State University). Surrounded by forests and farmland, it has a typical rural southern American landscape with a humid subtropical climate.
The local economy is based on agriculture and small retail businesses, and is surrounded by large tracts of cotton and soybean farmland. The town retains a quiet community atmosphere with basic public amenities including a post office, schools, and churches. A community festival held each fall is an important local cultural tradition.
Mathiston is close to the Tombigbee National Forest for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and fishing. The college town of Starkville is a 30-minute drive away to experience Mississippi State University's campus culture and sporting events.