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The alert was an upgrade from a yellow alert issued by the National Meteorological Center (NMC) earlier Saturday.
Beijing Tevin Coleman Color Rush Jersey , Tianjin and the neighboring provinces of Hebei, Henan, Shanxi and Shandong will face persistent heavy air pollution, with southern Beijing, central and southern Hebei, northern Henan and western Shandong expected to face heavy smog, the NMC said.
The smog is predicted to ease on Wednesday in north China, the NMC said.
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The public has been warned to take protective measures when engaging in outdoor activities, and those who suffer from respiratory diseases are advised to stay indoors.
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SHIJIAZHUANG, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- For nearly 50 years, Zhao Yuming has been immersed in his own world of clay figurines. At age 62, Zhao is the only remaining clay sculpture master craftsman in Laoting County, Hebei Province.
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Clay sculpture is one of the main traditional crafts in Laoting. For Zhao Deion Jones Color Rush Jersey , becoming a master of intangible cultural heritage is not only an honor, but at the same time a responsibility and a source of pressure.
Zhao can get financial support from the government, but he must personally teach the next generation to avoid the loss of this traditional art.