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Chinese are showing how they are dealing with smog

Anne-Sophie BrändlinDecember 9, 2015

While authorities have restricted public life in China because of the rising air pollution levels, people in China are posting pictures of funny face masks and landmarks that are no longer visible due to smog.

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