Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula, Weifang is an important node city connecting the inland and coastal Shandong, and was known as Weixian County in ancient times, with a long history and deep cultural heritage. As the "Kite Capital of the World", Weifang organizes the International Kite Festival every year, which attracts enthusiasts from all over the world, and the kite-making technique is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. In addition, Weifang is also the "Hometown of Chinese Vegetables", under the jurisdiction of Shouguang City is the largest vegetable distribution center in China, and modern agriculture is well developed. In the industrial field, Weifang is dominated by equipment manufacturing, new energy and new materials, and enterprises such as Weichai Power are well-known globally. In terms of transportation, with the Jiaoji Railway and the Jinan-Qingdao High Speed Railway running through it, Weifang is an important growth pole of the Shandong Peninsula City Cluster, with both cultural charm and economic vitality.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.