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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.
Hantai District is located in the south of Shaanxi Province, the center of Hanzhong Basin, is the political, economic and cultural core area of Hanzhong City, known as "the birthplace of the Han family, China's treasure bowl" reputation. It is named after the site of Hantai, where Liu Bang "worshiped Han Xin in Hanzhong", and carries the heavy history of the rise of Han Dynasty, and the relics of ancient Hantai and Worshiping Generals' Terrace tell the story of a thousand years of winds and clouds. As a transition zone between the Qinba Mountain area and the Guanzhong Plain, Hantai has both the majesty of the north and the spirit of the south, with scenic spots such as the Tiantai Mountain National Forest Park and the Xinghan Scenic Spot combining the natural scenery with the humanistic heritage. Nowadays, Hantai District, with the development path of "cultural and tourism integration and industrial upgrading", not only guards the cultural roots of the "Two Han and Three Kingdoms", but also glows with the vitality of a modernized city, which is a charming place to explore the Chinese civilization and experience the flavor of southern Shaanxi.