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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 |
Ningbo, located on the southeast coast of China and in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, is the economic center of the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta and an important port city, and has been known as "a port that connects to the sky and a place where books are hidden in the past and present". As the eastern port of departure of the "Maritime Silk Road", Ningbo Zhoushan Port has ranked first in the world in terms of cargo throughput for many consecutive years, and is an important hub connecting China and the world. This city has a civilization history of more than 7,000 years, the Hemudu ruins gave birth to the ancient civilization of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and the Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest existing private library in China, which bears witness to the humanistic heritage of the "Hometown of Academicians". Nowadays, Ningbo has an active private economy based on the manufacturing industry, with advantageous industries such as automobile, chemical industry, household appliances, etc. At the same time, Ningbo has integrated the modern urban style with the flavor of Jiangnan water town, and has become a famous international port city with both historical thickness and modern vitality.
Tulsa, located in northeastern Oklahoma, USA, on the banks of the Arkansas River, is the second-largest city in the state and is known as the "Oil Capital of the World" and the "Art Capital of the U.S.A." In the early 1900's, the oil discovery led to a rapid rise to the center of the global energy industry. The city's rapid rise to global prominence in the early 20th century as a result of the oil discoveries has led to the creation of a global energy center, and the city still retains a rich heritage of the oil industry with historic landmarks such as the Kindred Oil Building. Today, Tulsa's economy has diversified to encompass aerospace, technology, and healthcare, and is an important base for companies such as Boeing and Chevron. Culturally, the Brooklyn Arts District brings together more than 20 galleries and studios, the Philbrook Museum and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center highlight its artistic vitality, and the annual Tulsa Arts Week attracts art lovers from around the world. The city's perfect blend of historical heritage and modern innovation makes it an ideal place to experience the unique charm of middle America.