CORRECTED: China's air pollution worsens

CORRECTED: China's air pollution worsens

A visitor to the Palace Museum in Beijing wears a mask to protect against air pollution on Jan. 5, 2017. The local media reported the same day that a "red alert," the highest level in China's pollution warning system, has been issued in 32 cities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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