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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Located in the northern part of Jiangsu Province, China, Suyu is an important city area under Suqian City, which is located in the northern wing of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. The region has a long history, with traces of human activities as early as the Neolithic Age. It is the hometown of Xiang Yu, the king of Western Chu, and boasts a rich cultural heritage, such as Xiang Wang's hometown and Qianlong's Palace, among other famous attractions.
In recent years, Suyu's economy has been developing rapidly, with manufacturing, modern agriculture and e-commerce as the pillar industries, and actively integrating into the overall development strategy of Jiangsu Province. The transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and a number of highways running through the whole territory, connecting to the major cities around. Focusing on ecological construction, Suyu boasts several parks and green spaces with a pleasant environment, making it an important urban node in northern Jiangsu.
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.