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Mutianyu Great Wall covered with snow

Date: by yourguide; Tags: Great Wall Of China

Beijing's first snowfall this winter has helped reduce the pollution level. The air pollution index (API) dropped from a high of 247 on Tuesday to 162 Wednesday, meteorological authorities said. A cold front is forecast for the capital in the coming week and will further reduce the API to about 100, barring a big change in emissions, Li Xin, chief engineer of the Beijing municipal environment pro ... View Details

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China lowers fuel prices

Date: by chinatravel; Tags:

China decided to slash domestic fuel prices starting midnight Thursday, as the country gave a green light to a long-awaited plan on fuel taxes and refined oil product pricing. The country would slash the benchmark prices for fuel starting midnight Thursday, said the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The benchmark prices for gasoline would be reduced to 5,580 yuan per tonne, down ... View Details

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Shanghai Opens First Library for Foreign Residents

Date: by rose; Tags: Living In Shanghai

China's most populous city opened its first library for foreign residents on Saturday, offering publications in foreign languages and information on living in Shanghai. The international library, called China Window, is in a library compound in Changning District, home to more than 30,000 expatriates and 21 consulates. The library also has staff who speak foreign languages to help expat readers. ... View Details

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