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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.
Dacun Township is located in the central part of Changhua County, Taiwan, west of Changhua City, east of Jilin City, north of Hwatan Township, south of Xizhou Township, belonging to the plains of Changhua County, the terrain is flat, the climate is mild and pleasant. The agriculture here is well developed, famous for avocado, rice, vegetables and other cultivation, especially avocado production ranks first in Taiwan, known as the "avocado township" reputation, every year will also organize avocado cultural festival to attract tourists. Transportation in the township is convenient, with the Taiwan 76 Expressway running through it, connecting Taichung and Changhua City. In terms of culture, the Baoan Palace, a traditional temple, is the center of local beliefs, and the old street of Dacun retains its early Minnan-style architecture, showing the traditional township style of Taiwan. Overall, Dacun Township is one of the most important townships in Changhua County, combining agricultural characteristics with humanistic heritage.