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Social Class Is the Silent Killer in Beijing’s Heatwaves
May 16, 2023

Social Class Is the Silent Killer in Beijing’s Heatwaves

By Li Zhao
The urban poor living away from the city center are the most likely to suffer under extreme heat – and also the ones most likely to face it.

How China’s Extreme Weather Summer Is Affecting Its Security
September 23, 2022

How China’s Extreme Weather Summer Is Affecting Its Security

By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Zhang Hongzhou
Climate shocks are impacting China’s energy, water, and food security ambitions.
How China Is Responding to Its Water Woes
September 07, 2022

How China Is Responding to Its Water Woes

By Genevieve Donnellon-May
The scorching heatwave in southwest China in August laid bare the country’s many interrelated water security challenges.

China Fights Brush Fires, Extends Power Rationing in Drought
August 23, 2022

China Fights Brush Fires, Extends Power Rationing in Drought

By Associated Press
The drought and heat in southwest China are wilting crops and causing power shortages amid China’s hottest and driest summer on record.

The Economic Effects of Extreme Heat in China
July 25, 2022

The Economic Effects of Extreme Heat in China

By Sara Hsu
Extreme heat is roiling China, challenging individuals and businesses in carrying out everyday activities.

China Sees Record Rains, Heat as Weather Turns Volatile
July 05, 2022

China Sees Record Rains, Heat as Weather Turns Volatile

By Associated Press
China is sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades while rainfall hit records in June.

Asia’s Heat Wave, Typhoon Utor and Refrigerator Pants
August 14, 2013

Asia’s Heat Wave, Typhoon Utor and Refrigerator Pants

The heat wave that began in China has since spread throughout the region.

China’s Simmering Summer: Frying Bacon and Eggs on the Street
August 02, 2013

China’s Simmering Summer: Frying Bacon and Eggs on the Street

Record temperatures above 40 degrees C are sweeping China this summer.

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