Beijing Records Most Hours of Sub-Zero Temperatures in December Since 1951
Voice of America
FILE - A man walks by a frozen lake at a park during winter solstice in Beijing, China Dec. 22, 2023.
China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake, sending temperatures towards historic lows.
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