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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.
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Daliao District is situated at the junction of the Gaoping River Alluvial Plain and the Pingtung Plain, bordering the Dacheng and Renyuan Districts in the north, Wandan Township of Pingtung County in the east, Fengshan District in the west, and Dashu District in the south, with a total area of about 71.95 square kilometers, which makes the district the second-largest municipal district of Kaohsiung City in terms of area. In the early days, the area was mainly agricultural, growing rice, vegetables, etc., and then gradually developed into an area that emphasizes both industry and commerce. The district has convenient transportation, with the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line running through it and a Daliao Station, making it easy for residents to commute. Daliao is rich in natural and humanistic landscapes, such as the Xiliao Bird Watching Area and Shuangxi Park, which are good places for Kaohsiung residents to relax; there is also a traditional temple culture in the area, such as the Daliao Baoan Palace, which is full of incense and shows a strong southern Fujianese folklore. As one of the important towns in southern Taiwan, Daliao retains a unique local flavor despite urbanization, and is a typical area for experiencing local life in Taiwan.