China's meteorological stations have recorded the highest temperatures since record-keeping started in 1961. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BEIJING - Social media executive Rose Xu has been wearing a jacket even in the height of summer – a lightweight one made to protect against the sun and even comes with a visor on its hood.
Several fashion brands including Uniqlo and Lululemon have also added products protecting against UV rays to their line up, including wide brimmed hats and jackets. In northern China, where buildings are made to withstand harsh winters, the prolonged heat has been especially unbearable.
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