China still reeling from record-breaking heat

The World

Experts warn that the 70-day heat wave in China may have long-term effects as the country continues to struggle with energy shortages, crop failures and now the threat of flooding. Beijing’s zero-COVID-19 policies are also adding to the stress. The World’s Rebecca Kanthor reports from Shanghai on how people are coping.

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