Waiting for the wind: Severe smog blankets Beijing
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2016-12-20 18:12:43
A vendor flies her kite through heavy smog near Houhai Lake in Beijing on December 20. Beijing environmental authorities issued a red alert after smog levels in the capital spiked on Thursday. Photo: Li Hao/GT
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A visitor takes a photo of the Imperial Palace under heavy smog in Beijing on December 20. Photo: Li Hao/GT A guard stands in front of Tiananmen Square under heavy smog in Beijing on December 20. Photo: Li Hao/GT Photo: Li Hao/GT Street cleaners sweep the path leading to Tiananmen Square on December 20. Photo: Li Hao/GT A local Beijing resident takes a winter dip in Houhai Lake on December 20. Photo: Li Hao/GT The man pours water on himself after swimming in Houhai Lake. Photo: Li Hao/GT Beijing residents wear pollution masks as they ride on Subway Line 1. Photo: Li Hao/GT